Network, Data and Zero Trust Consultant

Job Description

Job Title: Network, Data and Zero Trust Consultant

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. You will be given the opportunity to work hands-on with leading Zero Trust platforms and develop foundational knowledge of modern identity-centric, cloud-first security models. As part of a collaborative team, you will assist in shaping secure solutions, contribute to strategic roadmaps, and support secure transformation across networks, applications, endpoints, and data, always guided by experienced colleagues. You will also gain exposure to enterprise data protection strategies, including data classification, encryption, and secure data flows, as well as 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 senior team members in covering users, devices, applications, data, and networks.
  
• 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, including data protection and network segmentation.
  
• Learning to design scalable identity-centric security controls using SSO, MFA, device posture, and least-privilege access models, with mentorship.
  
• Collaborate with networking teams to support WAN and remote access modernisation using cloud security and SASE frameworks, and to ensure secure data flows across enterprise networks.
  

Implementation & Hands-On Experience

Supporting the deployment, configuration, and optimisation of Zero Trust technologies, including:

• Assisting with policy creation and fine-tuning (e.g., URL filtering, DLP, CASB, FWaaS), as well as data loss prevention and encryption controls.
  
• Supporting app segmentation and connector deployment and contributing to network segmentation projects.
  
• Assisting with Zero Trust Client configuration and rollout, including secure network and data access.
  
• Integrate Zero Trust solutions with identity providers (Entra AD, Okta), SIEM/SOAR systems, endpoint platforms, and data repositories.
  
• Assisting infrastructure teams in migrating legacy VPN, proxy, and firewall solutions to cloud native Zero Trust models, and supporting secure network and data migration activities.
  
• Participating in proof-of-concept evaluations and technical validation sessions as a supporting team member, including data and network security solutions.
  

Professional Development & Team Collaboration

• Supporting the team’s Zero Trust initiatives and roadmap, contributing ideas around data protection and network modernisation.
  
• Ensure security best practices are followed across projects and tasks, including network and data security controls.
  
• Assisting with threat modelling, gap assessments, and risk evaluations for both data and network assets.
  
• Promoting the adoption of modern security frameworks and secure-by-design principles within the team, including those related to data and network security.
  

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Assisting in troubleshooting Zero Trust deployment issues, performance concerns, identity-related access failures, network connectivity issues, and data protection incidents.
  
• Monitoring and helping to tune telemetry, logs, and analytics to maintain operational performance across networks and data platforms.
  
• Actively participating in team training and knowledge-sharing sessions to develop your skills in data and network security.
  

Key Skills and Qualifications

We are looking for experience across aselectionof the following skills:

Technical Foundations

• Experience in IT, cybersecurity, networking, data protection, or related technical roles (including placements or internships).
  
• Familiarity with concepts such as Zero Trust, cloud platforms, identity and access management, data classification, encryption, or network segmentation is an advantage.
  
• Basic understanding of networking, endpoint security, cloud technologies, or data protection strategies is desirable.
  
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and security practices, including those related to network and data security.
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  
• Ability to ask questions and seek guidance from senior colleagues in areas of data and network security.
  
• Adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges.
  
• A collaborative approach, showing respect for all team members and supporting inclusion and diversity.
  

Set yourself apart:

By showcasing the following:

• 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.
  

Qualification

Key Skills and Qualifications

We are looking for experience across aselectionof the following skills:

Technical Foundations

• Up to 2 years’ experience in IT, cybersecurity, networking, data protection, or related technical roles (including placements or internships).
  
• Familiarity with concepts such as Zero Trust, cloud platforms, identity and access management, data classification, encryption, or network segmentation is an advantage.
  
• Basic understanding of networking, endpoint security, cloud technologies, or data protection strategies is desirable.
  
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and security practices, including those related to network and data security.
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  
• Ability to ask questions and seek guidance from senior colleagues in areas of data and network security.
  
• Adaptability and willingness to take on new challenges.
  
• A collaborative approach, showing respect for all team members and supporting inclusion and diversity.
  

Set yourself apart:

By showcasing the following:

• 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 to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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Locations

London

Edinburgh

Manchester

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