Cloud Security Architect

Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesOnsiteFull Time$91,300–$184,900 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to secure and govern enterprise cloud data environments, primarily Microsoft 365, with extended coverage across Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure. The role focuses on designing and implementing security frameworks for AI-enabled data flows, managing data sensitivity and lifecycle controls, and enforcing Zero Trust principles. Responsibilities include tenant hardening, secure collaboration guardrails, and automating tasks. The ideal candidate will architect future-proof protections for hybrid cloud deployments, ensuring resilience, compliance, and cross-platform consistency. An active DoD SECRET Clearance and relevant cloud certifications are required.

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Job Summary:This role is responsible for securing and governing enterprise cloud data environments, with a core emphasis on Microsoft 365. The position also provides extended coverage across Google Cloud/Workspace, AWS, and Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will design and implement scalable, compliance-driven security frameworks to support AI-enabled data flows (e.g., Microsoft Copilot and Google AI). This includes enforcing sensitivity labeling, tagging, data lifecycle governance, and platform-agnostic reporting.

In addition to granular data controls, this role encompasses tenant-level hardening, Zero Trust policy enforcement, conditional access configuration, and secure collaboration guardrails. The ideal candidate will proactively architect future-proof protections for hybrid cloud deployments, ensuring operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and cross-platform security consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement secure data protection strategies across Microsoft 365, Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure.

Enable secure AI integrations (e.g., Google AI and Microsoft Copilot) across environments.

Manage data sensitivity and lifecycle controls using Microsoft Purview and similar tools.

Execute tenant-wide security enhancements aligned with Zero Trust principles.

Automate tasks and reporting using tools such as PowerShell, Graph API, Google Cloud SDK, AWS CLI, and Power Platform.

Oversee records management, labeling, tagging, and regulatory compliance across platforms.

Translate evolving business needs and emerging technologies into actionable, secure solutions.

Advise on AI governance models and secure data interaction with new technologies.

Support cloud platform expansion and evaluate new tools for data protection and secure collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications:

Active DoD SECRET Clearance

Relevant Cloud Computing certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator (AZ-104), Developer (AZ-204), Security Engineer (AZ-500), Data Engineer (DP-203), and AI Engineer (AI-102)

Certification meeting DoD 8570.01 IAT Level 2 (Security+)

3+ years of experience in Microsoft 365 administration and data security.

3+ years of experience in cloud security environments.

Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and multi-platform implementation.

In-depth understanding of sensitivity labels, data governance, tagging, Intune, and retention policies. (i.e. Microsoft Purview experience)

Desired Skills:

Proficiency with scripting and automation tools, including PowerShell, Graph API, Google SDK, and AWS CLI.

Demonstrated ability to manage cross-platform records and lifecycle governance.

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with technical and business teams.

Strong experience deploying cloud features and services across diverse environments.

Working knowledge of Google Cloud, Google Workspace, AWS, and Azure security configurations.

Experience in AI platform integration and governance across ecosystems.

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$91,300—$184,900 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. 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. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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