Security Architect

Project Role : Security Architect Project Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations. Must have skills : Zscaler Architecture Good to have skills : NA Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary: The L4 Lead is a T-shaped professional who combines deep technical expertise with business acumen. You will own the Zscaler service end-to-end, managing both the technology roadmap and the team that supports it. You are responsible for the service's ROI and its alignment with the organization's Zero Trust strategy. Roles & Responsibilities: Thought Leadership: Define the multi-year roadmap for SASE (Secure Access Service Edge). Evaluate new features (e.g., ZIA Posture, Deception, or Risk360) and lead Proof of Concepts (PoCs). Service Delivery: Act as the primary point of contact for the Business. Define SLAs/OLAs, manage the operational budget, and handle high-priority executive escalations. Team & People Management: Manage a team of L1/L2/L3 engineers. Handle hiring, performance reviews, and mentorship. Create a training matrix to ensure the team stays certified. Vendor Management: Work closely with Zscaler Account Teams and TAMs (Technical Account Managers). Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and influence the product roadmap based on company needs. Governance & Compliance: Ensure the Zscaler environment meets global compliance standards (ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR). Oversee the Change Advisory Board (CAB) for all major security changes. Professional & Technical Skills: Architecture: Proven ability to design Zero Trust architectures for complex, global enterprises (50k+ users). Strategic Reporting: Ability to use Zscaler Insights and ZDX data to create Executive Dashboards that show risk reduction and user experience trends. Crisis Management: Ability to lead technical task forces during major security incidents or outages. Additional Information: 8 -12 years in IT Security, with 3+ years in a Lead or Managerial capacity. 15 years full time education Important Notice We have been alerted to the existence of fraudulent messages asking job seekers to set up payment to cover various costs associated with establishing employment at Accenture. No one is ever required to pay for employment at Accenture. If you are contacted by someone asking for payment, please do not respond, and contact us at india.fc.check@accenture.com immediately. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.