Network Security Specialist (regular/senior) (She/He/They)

The Cyber Security team, part of Accenture Security, supports organizations in building secure, resilient, and scalable security capabilities across complex enterprise technology landscapes — integrating security into software development, cloud adoption, digital transformation, and technology modernization so that security by design and security by default are reflected in how systems are actually built and operated, not only in policy.   We act as trusted advisors to some of the world's leading organizations, helping them define pragmatic security operating models, improve security maturity, and align cybersecurity capabilities with their business and technology objectives . Working at the forefront of the industry means constant exposure to complex, high-stakes security challenges and the latest technologies — across banking, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and public sector, each with its own regulatory context and technical scale.   As part of a global security leader, you work on engagements that span the full breadth of modern enterprise security — from securing AI-enabled systems and cloud-native architectures to embedding security into large-scale digital transformation programmed. The variety of clients, industries, and technology stacks means you are continuously challenged, and the depth of expertise around you means you are never navigating that alone .   THE WORK:   Design and implement Zero Trust architectures across enterprise environments — defining identity-centric access models, micro-segmentation strategies, and least-privilege network controls that replace legacy perimeter-based approaches.   Assess and transform network security posture. Evaluate existing network security architectures against current threat models and regulatory requirements, identify gaps, and define prioritized modernization roadmaps that clients' teams can realistically execute.   Design secure hybrid and multi-cloud network architectures across Azure, AWS, and GCP — covering network segmentation, secure connectivity, cloud-native security controls, and integration with on-premises environments.   Lead firewall policy rationalization and automation program . Tackle the accumulated complexity of legacy firewall rule sets — identifying what can be removed, what needs redesigning, and how to automate ongoing policy management so that the estate remains governable at scale.   Embed network security into DevSecOps and platform engineering. Work alongside development and platform teams to integrate network security controls into CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud-native platforms — bringing security left rather than treating it as a perimeter concern.   Support the security of AI-enabled infrastructure. Advise on the network and infrastructure security implications of AI and LLM-based systems — including secure data flows, model access controls, inference API exposure, and isolation of AI workloads within broader enterprise environments.   Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders on network security strategy, architecture direction, and where the discipline is heading — translating complex infrastructure security topics into clear recommendations for technical leads, architects, and senior decision-makers.     Flexible: The work location for this role may include a mix of working remotely, onsite at a client or in an Accenture office - depending on specific project circumstances.   With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.       WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?   Work on international cybersecurity transformation program for some of the world's leading organizations — on network security challenges that go far beyond routine operations, into architecture, strategy, and