Senior Zero Trust Network Architect & Strategy Leader

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

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.