Enterprise Security Architect

Accenture Federal Services•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our mission is to help the US federal government become stronger and safer, and to improve the lives of its citizens. We are a technology company within the global Accenture network, comprising over 13,000 employees dedicated to leveraging technology and innovation for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we foster a collaborative and supportive community that empowers growth through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Security Architect to lead the strategic design, implementation, and governance of our enterprise security architecture. In this senior role, you will ensure security is integrated into all technology decisions, business processes, and long-term planning. You will collaborate with architects, engineering teams, business stakeholders, and security operations to develop a secure, resilient, and scalable technology ecosystem.

Requirements

8+ years of information security experience, including 3+ years in security architecture roles.
Experience designing, architecting, or overseeing SOC and/or NOC environments.
Experience supporting domains such as: Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Security Engineering
Knowledge of enterprise architecture (TOGAF, Zachman) and security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001).
Experience presenting and supporting clients
Experience leading and managing teams
Must hold an Active Secret clearance
Must be a US Citizen Only (No Dual Citizenship, No Green Card Holder)

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud security architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and secure SDLC methodologies.
Experience implementing Zero Trust architecture.
Familiarity with AI/ML‑based security capabilities.
Background in highly regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, or government.
Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC/SAN, etc.).

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the enterprise security architecture aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
Partner with enterprise, solution, and business architects to ensure secure design across all technology domains.
Lead security risk assessments and threat modeling for new and existing systems.
Establish and govern security policies, standards, and reference architectures.
Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend adoption where beneficial.
Oversee the design and implementation of enterprise‑wide security controls.
Provide expert guidance to security, operations, and architecture teams.
Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning from a security perspective.
Communicate security requirements, risks, and strategies effectively to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.