Zero Trust Engineer | St. Louis, MO (Onsite or Weekly Travel Required)

St. Louis, MOfull time

On Site

$100k–$203k

H1B: no

Accenture Federal Services Zero Trust Engineer at Accenture Federal Services responsible for implementing and maintaining Zero Trust security controls across enterprise systems. Focuses on deployment, operational support, and continuous verification of users and devices.

Responsibilities

The Zero Trust Engineer is responsible for implementing, integrating, and maintaining Zero Trust security controls that protect enterprise systems, applications, and networks from cyber threats. This role focuses on the hands-on deployment and operational support of Zero Trust capabilities, ensuring continuous verification of users and devices while enforcing least-privilege access across the enterprise.
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 issues related to access management, device trust, and policy enforcement.
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.

Qualification

Must be a US citizenMust possess an active Secret clearanceUnderstanding of security architectureIndustry certifications such as CISSP

Required

Must be a US citizen
Must possess an active Secret clearance

Preferred

Experience designing or supporting Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) initiatives.
Knowledge of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions.
Experience with identity platforms such as Entra ID, Okta, Ping, or SailPoint.
Familiarity with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Terraform, Ansible).
Experience with enterprise security tools such as 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.
Experience implementing ZTA in enterprise or government environments.