At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement cutting-edge Zero Trust security architectures for enterprise environments.
- Company: Join Accenture, a global leader in professional services and technology innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25-30 days vacation, private medical insurance, and extra leave for charity work.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career growth opportunities and a focus on diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cybersecurity while learning from experienced professionals.
- Qualifications: Experience in IT or cybersecurity; eagerness to learn about Zero Trust and cloud security.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Location: UK Wide/hybrid
Salary: Competitive Salary & Package (Dependent on Experience)
Level: Accenture will be hiring at Consultant level.
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.
In our team you will learn:
- The fundamentals of designing, supporting, and maintaining enterprise-scale Zero Trust security architectures.
- Hands-on experience with leading Zero Trust platforms and foundational knowledge of modern identity-centric, cloud-first security models.
- Assisting in shaping secure solutions, contributing to strategic roadmaps, and supporting secure transformation across networks, applications, endpoints, and data.
- Exposure to enterprise data protection strategies, including data classification, encryption, and secure data flows.
- Network modernisation techniques such as segmentation, secure connectivity, and monitoring.
As a Zero Trust Consultant, your responsibilities will include:
- Architecture & Design Support
- Assisting with the design and implementation of Zero Trust architectures for enterprise environments.
- Supporting secure access patterns using cloud-based security and zero-trust platforms under guidance.
- Contributing to enterprise-wide security blueprints and reference architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles.
- Learning to design scalable identity-centric security controls.
- Collaborating with networking teams to support WAN and remote access modernisation.
- Implementation & Hands-On Experience
- Supporting the deployment, configuration, and optimisation of Zero Trust technologies.
- Assisting with policy creation and fine-tuning.
- Supporting app segmentation and connector deployment.
- Integrating Zero Trust solutions with identity providers and other systems.
- Assisting infrastructure teams in migrating legacy solutions to cloud native Zero Trust models.
- Professional Development & Team Collaboration
- Supporting the team’s Zero Trust initiatives and roadmap.
- Ensuring security best practices are followed across projects and tasks.
- Assisting with threat modelling, gap assessments, and risk evaluations.
- Promoting the adoption of modern security frameworks.
- Operations & Continuous Improvement
- Assisting in troubleshooting Zero Trust deployment issues.
- Monitoring and helping to tune telemetry, logs, and analytics.
- Actively participating in team training and knowledge-sharing sessions.
Key Skills and Qualifications
We are looking for experience across a selection of the following skills:
- Technical Foundations
- Experience in IT, cybersecurity, networking, data protection, or related technical roles.
- Familiarity with concepts such as Zero Trust, cloud platforms, identity and access management.
- Basic understanding of networking, endpoint security, cloud technologies, or data protection strategies.
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and security practices.
- Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to ask questions and seek guidance from senior colleagues.
- Adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges.
- A collaborative approach, showing respect for all team members.
Set yourself apart:
- Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), or equivalent.
- Relevant technical training in cybersecurity, cloud, networking, or data protection.
- Any exposure to SASE/SSE, network security, or data-centric platforms is a bonus.
- A demonstrable enthusiasm for security, technology, data protection, networking, and continuous learning.
What’s in it for you
At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25-30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners.
Network, Data and Zero Trust Consultant in Midlothian employer: Accenture
Accenture is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture in London that fosters innovation and collaboration. With competitive benefits like 30 days of vacation, access to fitness classes, and private medical insurance, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance while also having ample opportunities for professional growth and development within the rapidly evolving field of AI.
