Zero Trust Architect

Accenture Federal Services

Zero Trust Architect ensuring security of IT infrastructure and systems for Accenture Federal Services. Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced cybersecurity measures.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $116,900 - $243,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurity controlsZero Trust Architecturerisk assessmentsvulnerability assessmentspenetration testingleast-privilege accesssecurity posture improvementmitigation strategiestechnical documentationarchitecture diagrams

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunication