Zero Trust Engineer - St. Louis, MO (Onsite or Weekly Travel Required)

accenturefederalservices; EE. UU.; Presencial; USD 100.000 - 203.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Zero Trust Engineer to implement, integrate, and maintain Zero Trust security controls protecting enterprise systems and networks across defense, national security, and civilian government programs.

You will deploy identity-centric access solutions, integrate with IAM, monitor and remediate issues, and collaborate with cybersecurity and engineering teams. A US citizen with an active Secret clearance is required.

Formación

• Experience implementing or supporting Zero Trust architecture across enterprise environments.
• Experience with IAM, device trust, and least-privilege access controls.
• Ability to collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and engineering teams.
• Must be a US citizen with active Secret clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Implement and maintain Zero Trust security controls across enterprise environments.
• Deploy and support identity-centric access solutions with least-privilege controls.
• Integrate Zero Trust with IAM, endpoint, and network security platforms.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and remediate access management issues.
• Conduct security assessments and support vulnerability remediation.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and engineering teams.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and procedures.

Conocimientos

Zero Trust security

ZTNA

Identity platforms knowledge

Automation scripting

Security architecture & compliance

Herramientas

Entra ID

Okta

Ping

SailPoint

PowerShell

Python

Terraform

Ansible

CyberArk

CrowdStrike

Microsoft Defender

Zscaler

Netskope

Descripción del empleo

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Job Description:

The Zero Trust Engineer is responsible for implementing, integrating, and maintaining Zero Trust security controls that protect enterprise systems, applications, and networks from cyber threats. This role focuses on the hands‑on deployment and operational support of Zero Trust capabilities, ensuring continuous verification of users and devices while enforcing least‑privilege access across the enterprise.

The Work

• Implement and maintain Zero Trust security controls across enterprise environments.
• Deploy and support identity‑centric access solutions, including authentication, authorization, and least‑privilege controls.
• Integrate Zero Trust technologies with IAM, endpoint security, and network security platforms.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and remediate issues related to access management, device trust, and policy enforcement.
• Conduct security assessments and support vulnerability remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and engineering teams to implement secure access solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, configuration standards, and operational procedures.

Nice to Have

• Experience designing or supporting Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) initiatives.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions.
• Experience with identity platforms such as Entra ID, Okta, Ping, or SailPoint.
• Familiarity with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience with enterprise security tools such as CyberArk, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Zscaler, or Netskope.
• Understanding of security architecture, risk assessments, and compliance frameworks.

Bonus points if you have:

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CySA+, or similar credentials.
• Experience implementing ZTA in enterprise or government environments.

Security Clearance:

Must be a US citizen (No Dual Citizenship). Must possess an active Secret clearance.

Compensation and Benefits

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on‑going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $100,200 - $203,400 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as pr