Zero Trust Security Lead - London

Role: Zero Trust Security Lead

Career Level: Senior Manager

Location: London

Travel/Mobility Requirement: Flexibility to travel to client site where required.

Please Note: Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this role, which requires 5+ years UK address history at the point of application.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic oversight of enterprise-scale Zero Trust security architectures, leading cross-functional teams and providing senior technical guidance.
• Engage directly with clients to identify business challenges, architect innovative solutions, and champion secure transformation initiatives.
• Provide senior technical guidance and support pre‑sales activities, shaping security roadmaps and contributing to revenue growth through proactive client engagement.
• Lead the strategic design and implementation of Zero Trust architectures for complex enterprise environments, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Leverage relationships with key partners and vendors to deliver effective Zero Trust solutions.
• Develop enterprise‑wide security blueprints and reference architectures and present them to clients and stakeholders to support business development.
• Design scalable, identity‑centric security controls and advise clients on SSO, MFA, device posture, and least‑privilege access models.
• Collaborate with account and sales teams to modernize and streamline security and network infrastructure.
• Oversee deployment, configuration, and optimisation of Zero Trust technologies and manage project teams and vendor relationships.
• Lead integration of Zero Trust solutions with identity providers, SIEM/SOAR systems and endpoint platforms.
• Conduct proof‑of‑concept evaluations, vendor bake‑offs and technical validation sessions to support sales cycles.
• Engage directly with clients throughout implementation lifecycle to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Drive the Zero Trust strategy, security roadmap and business development initiatives.
• Provide architectural governance, mentor junior architects and ensure security best practices across all projects and sales pursuits.
• Advocate modern security frameworks and secure‑by‑design principles and participate in client pitches and sales proposals.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in cybersecurity architecture or engineering.
• Expertise in Zero Trust platforms, cloud security, app connectors and integration technologies.
• Deep knowledge of Zero Trust frameworks (NIST 800‑207, SASE, SSE), IAM, SD‑WAN, and endpoint security.
• Strong communication and business development skills; proven track record managing large teams and driving revenue.
• Exceptional client engagement and stakeholder management skills at executive and board level.
• Ability to translate advanced security concepts into business value, supporting sales teams and client pitches.
• Significant experience leading cross‑functional initiatives and revenue‑generating projects within large enterprises.

Set Yourself Apart

• Certifications from major Zero Trust vendors, CISSP/CCSP credentials and cloud certifications (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Demonstrated impact on sales growth and client satisfaction.

What’s In It For You

Accenture offers a competitive basic salary and an extensive benefits package that includes 25 days of vacation per year, private medical insurance, and 3 additional days of leave per year for charitable work of your choosing. Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role, as you may need to spend time onsite with clients and partners.

Closing Date for Applications: 01/08/2026. Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.