Network and Endpoint Security Pre-Sales Architect

Location: London

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.

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As a Network and Endpoint Security Pre-Sales Architect, you will:

• Act as the technical lead in customer-facing engagements, translating complex security needs into effective solution architectures

• Design Zero Trust-aligned network and endpoint architectures, including segmentation, micro-segmentation, NAC, and DNS-layer threat protection

• Lead conversations around network modernization, helping clients evolve from legacy architectures to software-defined, cloud-integrated, and policy-driven network designs

• Deliver workshops, product demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements to showcase technical capabilities

• Work with internal stakeholders (sales, product, and delivery) to ensure solutions are deliverable, scalable, and aligned to client requirements & their environments

The following skills and experience are essential for this role:

• 14+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong emphasis on network and endpoint security architecture

• Proven ability to operate in a technical pre-sales or consulting capacity, translating customer requirements into secure solution designs

• Strong understanding of network security principles, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, VPN, and network segmentation/micro-segmentation

• Demonstrated experience driving network modernization initiatives, including transitions from legacy infrastructure to SD-WAN, SASE, and cloud-native security models

• Hands-on experience with endpoint protection and EDR platforms such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, or Tanium

• Familiarity with DNS security tools and strategies (e.g., Zscaler, Cisco Umbrella, Infoblox) and their role in threat containment

• Deep knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture, lateral movement prevention, and alignment to frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and NIST CSF

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders across all levels of an organization

• Experience supporting RFP/RFI processes, technical solution documentation, and bill of materials (BoM) development

Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement & Technical Pre-Sales

• Serve as the technical lead in pre-sales engagements focused on network and endpoint security.

• Conduct client discovery sessions, workshops, and assessments with an emphasis on segmentation strategies, visibility, and threat defence.

• Deliver compelling technical presentations and product demonstrations to both technical and business audiences.

Solution Design & Architecture

• Design and validate secure architectures incorporating network segmentation/micro segmentation, DNS-layer protection, and endpoint telemetry.

• Develop integrated solutions leveraging tools like Fortinet, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Zscaler, Infoblox, and others.

• Recommend strategies for containing lateral movement, hardening east-west traffic, and segmenting access based on identity and risk posture.

• Support RFPs, solution briefs, and creation of Bills of Materials (BoMs).

Collaboration & Enablement

• Align closely with sales, delivery, and product teams to ensure solutions meet customer needs and implementation capabilities.

• Provide input to product teams on feature gaps or enhancements based on customer feedback.

• Stay abreast of the latest threat trends, frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust), and regulatory requirements.

Set yourself apart:

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, SC-200, PCNSE, Fortinet NSE, CCFR, or Zscaler Certified Expert

• Experience designing or implementing micro segmentation (e.g., Cisco Titration, Illumio, Guardicore)

• Background in regulated industries like financial services, healthcare, Resources or government

• Familiarity with DNS-based threat detection, SIEM/SOAR integration, and cloud security access brokers (CASB)

Why Join Us at Accenture in This Role?

• Leadership in Next-Generation Cybersecurity: As a trusted security partner, Accenture leads the way in defending digital environments. In this role, you'll deepen your expertise in cutting-edge network and endpoint security, Zero Trust architecture, and threat containment strategies that drive real-world impact for clients across industries.

• Mastery of Emerging Security Technologies: You'll gain hands-on experience with best-in-class platforms in firewalling, EDR/XDR, micro segmentation, DNS security, and secure access—positioning you at the forefront of cloud-native, AI-powered, and data-centric security architectures.

• Engage with Global Security Thought Leadership: Work alongside some of the industry’s top minds in cybersecurity and architecture. You’ll help shape and refine strategies that address today's most complex security challenges while contributing to thought leadership, innovation hubs, and industry whitepapers.

• Innovation-Driven Solution Development: Collaborate across Accenture's global ecosystem to design and deliver innovative, scalable, and secure solutions. Leverage insights from threat intelligence, AI/ML, and real-time telemetry to help clients stay ahead of adversaries in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

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 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.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com

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Closing Date for Applications: 30/09/2025 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

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