Zero Trust Engineer

Accenture Federal Services

. Implement and maintain Zero Trust security controls across enterprise environments .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Missouri • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,200 - $203,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in implementing and maintaining Zero Trust security controls, deploying identity-centric access solutions, and integrating security technologies across enterprise environments. Proficient in conducting security assessments and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture.

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Zero Trust Security Controls ImplementationIdentity-Centric Access Solutions DeploymentIntegration With IAM And Endpoint SecuritySecurity Assessments And Vulnerability RemediationTechnical Documentation And Configuration Standards

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Hard Skills

Zero Trust ArchitectureAuthenticationAuthorizationLeast-Privilege ControlsAccess ManagementDevice TrustPowerShellPythonTerraformAnsible

Soft Skills

CollaborationTroubleshootingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Entra IDOktaPingSailPointCyberArkCrowdStrikeMicrosoft DefenderZscalerNetskope

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCEHCySA+

Industry Keywords

Security ArchitectureRisk AssessmentsCompliance FrameworksFederal GovernmentNational Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCyber SecurityPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and maintain Zero Trust security controls across enterprise environments
Deploy and support identity-centric access solutions, including authentication, authorization, and least-privilege controls
Integrate Zero Trust technologies with IAM, endpoint security, and network security platforms
Monitor, troubleshoot, and remediate access management, device trust, and policy enforcement issues
Conduct security assessments and support vulnerability remediation efforts
Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and engineering teams to implement secure access solutions
Create and maintain technical documentation, configuration standards, and operational procedures
Support Accenture Federal Services' mission of helping the US federal government and its defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US citizen; no dual citizenship
Must possess an active Secret clearance
Must have US work authorization without current or future visa sponsorship requirement
Experience implementing and maintaining Zero Trust security controls
Experience deploying and supporting identity-centric access solutions, including authentication, authorization, and least-privilege controls
Experience integrating Zero Trust technologies with IAM, endpoint security, and network security platforms
Experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and remediating access management, device trust, and policy enforcement issues
Experience conducting security assessments and supporting vulnerability remediation
Experience collaborating with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and engineering teams
Experience creating technical documentation, configuration standards, and operational procedures
Experience designing or supporting Zero Trust Architecture initiatives
Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access solutions
Experience with identity platforms such as Entra ID, Okta, Ping, or SailPoint
Familiarity with PowerShell, Python, Terraform, or Ansible
Experience with CyberArk, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Zscaler, or Netskope
Understanding of security architecture, risk assessments, and compliance frameworks
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CySA+, or similar credentials are bonus points
Experience implementing ZTA in enterprise or government environments is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative and caring community
Hands-on experience
Certifications
Industry training
Benefits package (details provided via employer benefits link)
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious observances during recruiting and employment