We Are:

Navisite, part of Accenture, has evolved to become a trusted digital transformation partner for growing and established global brands. We provide global capabilities, customer-centric solutions, and flexible approaches that are specifically rightsized for the needs of mid-market and small enterprise customers. This team specializes in digital transformation and managed services with deep expertise in cloud, infrastructure and application services dedicated to assisting clients in building a strong digital core. With experience across multiple cloud providers, enterprise applications and digital technologies, Navisite serves clients in the health and industrial, life sciences, technology, consumer goods and retail industries. Given their customer-centric solutions and flexible approaches, this team is adept at scaling our services for clients seeking to modernize and build more agile, resilient, and scalable businesses. The Navisite team of more than 1,400 members globally joined Accenture in January 2024. As part of Accenture, you will be working with an ambitious, collaborative team more empowered than ever to help customers modernize their IT for the AI era.

You Are:

An Enterprise Solution Architect with deep expertise in network architecture and cybersecurity who can translate complex requirements into clear, value‑led solutions.

You engage confidently with C‑level executives and technical stakeholders, simplify risk and resilience decisions, and shape architectures that are secure, scalable, and compliant.

As a Presales Solution Architect specializing in Security and Network, you will serve as the technical expert and trusted advisor during the sales process, designing secure, scalable, and compliant network and cybersecurity solutions tailored to customer needs and business objectives.

You will collaborate closely with sales, engineering, product management, and customers (including C‑suite) to qualify opportunities, develop solution architectures, lead technical presentations/demonstrations, and ensure successful transition to delivery.

The Work:

You operate as a Solution Architect across opportunities from targeted upgrades to large multi‑tower managed services deals spanning enterprise networking (LAN/WAN/WLAN, SD‑WAN, cloud networking) and security stacks (NGFW, VPN/ZTNA/SASE, IDS/IPS, SIEM/XDR/SOAR, identity‑centric and Zero‑Trust models).

You will co‑create solutions with clients; define operating models, SLAs, and KPIs; and align proposals to compliance frameworks and enterprise governance.

Lead Pre‑Sales Architecture & Solutioning:

• Design and articulate high‑level network and cybersecurity architectures that align with customer requirements, compliance standards, and enterprise IT strategies.

• Define reference designs for SD‑WAN/SASE/Zero‑Trust, cloud networking (Azure/AWS/GCP), segmentation, firewalls, and secure remote access.

• Build delivery models (operate, enhance, transform) with clear SLAs, KPIs, RACI, and transition plans.

Qualify & Propose:

• Collaborate with sales stakeholders to qualify opportunities and craft compelling technical proposals addressing risk, security posture, and network resilience.

• Shape solution scope, assumptions, dependencies, and pricing inputs; contribute to SOWs and commercial terms with Legal/Commercial.

Client Engagements & Demonstrations:

• Lead client engagements, including technical demonstrations, proofs of concept, pilots, and security assessments to evidence value and feasibility.

• Present architecture rationale, trade‑offs, and value realization to IT leadership, CISOs, and business executives.

Trusted Advisory & Best Practices:

• Advise customers on security best practices, emerging threats, network modernization, and resilience improvements.

• Recommend controls and operating models aligned to ITIL, Zero‑Trust, and defense‑in‑depth principles.

Technology Mastery:

• Develop and maintain deep understanding of technologies such as firewalls, VPN/ZTNA, IDS/IPS, SIEM, XDR, SOAR, cloud security platforms, network observability, and automation.

Compliance, Governance & Risk:

• Ensure proposals meet enterprise security governance and regulatory compliance, including risk‑management frameworks and certifications relevant to customer environments (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI, SOC 2, FedRAMP, GDPR, etc.).

• Lead internal Technology Delivery sign‑off aligning scope, risks, commercials, and feasibility.

Cross‑Functional Handover & Delivery Readiness:

• Partner with engineering, delivery, and product teams to ensure smooth handover, readiness, and successful implementation.

• Where appropriate, support early deal stabilization to de‑risk transition.

Thought Leadership:

• Stay updated on industry trends, threat landscapes, and vendor roadmaps to continuously innovate offerings.

• Support technical training, marketing presentations, and participation in industry events.

Travel may range from 0% to 100% depending on deal stage, client discussions, and business need

Here's what you need:

• Minimum 8 years in a technology environment, specifically in a Network and Cybersecurity capacity

• Minimum 5 years in solution planning, deal shaping, presales engineering, or enterprise solution architecture.

• Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience and knowledge of network architectures (LAN/WAN, SD‑WAN/SDN, cloud networking) and security technologies: firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point), endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, SIEM/XDR/SOAR, ZTNA/SASE, VPN, and cloud security controls.

• Understanding and familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, GDPR) and experience navigating customer accreditation processes.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (12 years of work experience). If Associate’s Degree: 6 years minimum relevant experience required

Bonus Points if:

• You have relevant certifications (one or more preferred): CISSP, CCNP Security/CCIE Security, PCNSE, NSE, AZ‑500/AZ‑700, AWS Security/Specialty, GSEC/GCIH/GCIA.

• You have experience designing Zero‑Trust, SASE, micro‑segmentation, and cloud‑native security architectures; familiarity with automation/orchestration (Terraform, Ansible, Python).

• You have strong understanding of ITIL service operations and managed‑service delivery models.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location                                  Annual Salary Range

California                                          $73,800 to $218,800

Cleveland                                          $68,300 to $175,000

Colorado                                           $73,800 to $189,000

District of Columbia                       $78,500 to $201,300

Illinois                                                $68,300 to $189,000

Maryland                                          $73,800 to $189,000
Massachusetts                                 $73,800 to $201,300

Minnesota                                        $73,800 to $189,000

New York/New Jersey                    $68,300 to $218,800

Washington                                      $78,500 to $201,300

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