Network Infrastructure & Zero Trust Security Architect

Accenture UK & Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Senior Manager Network Infrastructure & Zero Trust Security Architect in Dublin to shape strategy, set architecture and lead transformation across enterprise networks, data centres, cloud and security.

You’ll drive Zero Trust, ZTNA, SASE/SSE, SD-WAN and segmentation programs, turning NIST principles into scalable roadmaps while advising senior stakeholders and governing complex programmes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise network or security architecture.
• Credible with senior stakeholder engagement and strategic direction.
• Experience with cloud connectivity and Zero Trust implementations.

Responsibilities

• Define future-state architectures across enterprise, data centre, cloud and hybrid networks.
• Lead Zero Trust, ZTNA, SASE/SSE, SD-WAN, segmentation and microsegmentation strategies.
• Translate NIST SP 800-207 principles into practical enterprise solutions.
• Shape transformation roadmaps balancing security, resilience, investment and business priorities.
• Act as trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on architecture, risk and technology investment.
• Provide architecture governance and design authority across complex programmes.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary network, cloud and cybersecurity teams.
• Influence solution shaping, client workshops and technology evaluations.

Skills

Enterprise network

Security architecture

Routing & switching

Firewalls

SD-WAN

Cloud connectivity

Zero Trust

Education

CCNP/CCIE

CISSP

CCSP

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Network Infrastructure & Zero Trust Security Architect | Senior Manager Dublin | CL6

Shape the strategy. Set the architecture. Lead the transformation.

Accenture is looking for a senior technology leader to help organisations rethink how their enterprise networks are designed, secured and modernised.

As a Network Infrastructure & Zero Trust Security Architect, you’ll operate at the intersection of network transformation, cloud and cybersecurity, setting technical direction and turning Zero Trust strategy into scalable, achievable transformation roadmaps.

Your impact

• Define future-state architectures across enterprise, data centre, cloud and hybrid networks.
• Lead Zero Trust, ZTNA, SASE/SSE, SD-WAN, segmentation and microsegmentation strategies.
• Translate NIST SP 800-207 principles into practical enterprise solutions.
• Shape transformation roadmaps balancing security, resilience, investment and business priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on architecture, risk and technology investment.
• Provide architecture governance and design authority across complex programmes.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary network, cloud and cybersecurity teams.
• Influence solution shaping, client workshops and technology evaluations.

What you’ll bring

You’ll have significant experience leading enterprise network or security architecture, backed by strong knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, SD-WAN, cloud connectivity and Zero Trust.

Most importantly, you’ll have the credibility to operate at senior stakeholder level, turning complex technical challenges into clear strategic direction.

Experience with Azure, AWS or GCP, alongside CCNP/CCIE, CISSP, CCSP or relevant Zero Trust certifications, is advantageous.

Ready to move beyond individual solutions and shape enterprise technology strategy at scale? We’d love to hear from you.