Zero Trust & SASE Network Security Lead

Accenture PLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC is seeking a seasoned security professional to lead network security initiatives, including Prisma Access and Zscaler implementations, across client environments in the United States. The role emphasizes Zero Trust, cloud security governance, and security operations, with a strong focus on business impact and executive communication.

The position requires travel (75–100%), proven project management skills, and the ability to develop and present security strategies, risk

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of qualifying experience with Prisma Access and Zscaler, and knowledge of network security concepts.
• Minimum 3 years of managing projects using a standardized set of project management principles.
• Minimum 2 years of technical writing and report generation.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in IT security risk assessments and related frameworks (ISO27000, NIST 800, COBIT, ITGC, etc.).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; travel 75–100% depending on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Help develop, foster and sell network security projects.
• Migrate client to Network Managed Service and ensure timely deliverables.
• Drive development and upskilling of junior resources.
• Design and deliver network security and SASE offerings for clients; support cloud security governance, risk, and identity management.
• Translate security requirements into business terms for executives and stakeholders.
• Lead business development efforts around cloud & network security including origination and capture.
• Conduct cloud and infrastructure security assessments and align with security frameworks.

Skills

Zero Trust

Security concepts

Project management

Technical writing

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Prisma Access

Zscaler

Job description

Accenture PLC is seeking a seasoned security professional to lead network security initiatives, including Prisma Access and Zscaler implementations, across client environments in the United States. The role emphasizes Zero Trust, cloud security governance, and security operations, with a strong focus on business impact and executive communication.

The position requires travel (75–100%), proven project management skills, and the ability to develop and present security strategies, risk