Zero Trust Architect

🕒 April 28

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $116.9k - $243.1k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🏛️ Architect

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Accenture Federal Services

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10,000+ employees

Founded 2017

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🔒 Cybersecurity

🏛️ Government

Artificial Intelligence • Cybersecurity • Government

Accenture Federal Services is a division of Accenture that focuses on delivering technology and consulting services to the U. S. federal government. With capabilities in cloud, cybersecurity, data and artificial intelligence, digital engineering, and emerging technologies, Accenture Federal Services supports federal agencies in achieving mission-critical outcomes through innovation and technological advancement. The company emphasizes building secure, scalable solutions, enhancing decision-making with data-driven insights, and transforming digital infrastructures to meet complex governmental needs. By leveraging advanced R&D and human-centered design, they aim to improve the performance and resilience of government operations.

📋 Description

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise‑level cybersecurity controls to protect IT systems, networks, and data. • Lead the architecture, implementation, and continuous improvement of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) across the organization. • Establish and enforce continuous verification mechanisms for user and device access requests. • Develop and implement processes for enforcing least‑privilege access for all identities and endpoints. • Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to improve security posture. • Utilize security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus platforms, encryption systems, and identity‑driven controls. • Identify security gaps, design mitigation strategies, and support secure system architecture development. • Provide expert‑level guidance on ZTA principles, methodologies, frameworks, and best practices. • Collaborate closely with IT, security, leadership, and cross‑functional teams to support secure system operations. • Prepare technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and security plans to support compliance and governance efforts.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field; or 4 years additional equivalent work experience. • Experience in Zero Trust security principles, models, and frameworks. • Experience performing risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Retirement plans • Paid time off • Flexible work arrangements • Professional development