Zero Trust & SASE Network Security Architect

Accenture; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays & time off

Professional development

Job summary

Accenture PLC in New York is seeking a security professional to lead network and cloud security initiatives. You will develop and deliver security solutions across multiple client engagements, applying Zero Trust principles and advanced security services.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in Prisma Access/Zscaler, strong project management, and experience in IT risk assessments, with travel up to 100%. Accenture provides a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for leadership in cloud

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with Prisma Access and Zscaler and /or experience and knowledge with network security concepts and architectures around Zero Trust and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), RBI (Remote Browser Isolation) , Security Service Edge and micro-segmentation
• Minimum of 3 years managing projects using a standardized set of project management principles
• Minimum of 2 years of technical writing and report generation
• Minimum 3 years of experience Enterprise IT security risk assessments and related frameworks (e.g., ISO 27000 series, NIST 800 Series, COBIT, IT General Controls, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
• Travel will be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 75 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance network security projects with clients.
• Manage client migrations to Network Managed Service, ensuring timely deliverables.
• Lead the upskilling and mentoring of junior resources.
• Design and deliver network security and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) offerings and solutions including cloud security governance, risk management, cloud data protection, IAM, and cloud architecture across AWS, Azure, Softlayer, VMware.
• Interpret security controls for compliance with cloud regulatory requirements.
• Present at industry conferences as a cloud security expert.
• Lead growth and support junior cloud security resources.
• Understand engagements and business drivers for client security enablement opportunities.
• Demonstrate ability to lead and manage business development and proposal efforts.
• Drive business development around cloud & network security including origination and relationship development.
• Translate technical cloud security requirements into business terms for executives.
• Conduct cloud and infrastructure security strategy and readiness assessments; be familiar with security frameworks and operations.
• Deliver services that meet project quality specifications.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure all tasks are addressed.

Skills

Prisma Access

Zscaler

Zero Trust

ZTNA

RBI

SASE

micro-segmentation

Cloud security

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

12 years work experience

Tools

ISO 27000

NIST 800 Series

Job description

Accenture PLC in New York is seeking a security professional to lead network and cloud security initiatives. You will develop and deliver security solutions across multiple client engagements, applying Zero Trust principles and advanced security services.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in Prisma Access/Zscaler, strong project management, and experience in IT risk assessments, with travel up to 100%. Accenture provides a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for leadership in cloud