Cloud Security Architect

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<div class="content-intro"><div> <div> </div> <div>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. </div> <div> </div> <div>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. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div> </div> </div></div><p><strong>Job Summary</strong>:<br>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Design and implement secure data protection strategies across Microsoft 365, Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure.</li> <li>Enable secure AI integrations (e.g., Google AI and Microsoft Copilot) across environments.</li> <li>Manage data sensitivity and lifecycle controls using Microsoft Purview and similar tools.</li> <li>Execute tenant-wide security enhancements aligned with Zero Trust principles.</li> <li>Automate tasks and reporting using tools such as PowerShell, Graph API, Google Cloud SDK, AWS CLI, and Power Platform.</li> <li>Oversee records management, labeling, tagging, and regulatory compliance across platforms.</li> <li>Translate evolving business needs and emerging technologies into actionable, secure solutions.</li> <li>Advise on AI governance models and secure data interaction with new technologies.</li> <li>Support cloud platform expansion and evaluate new tools for data protection and secure collaboration.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Active DoD SECRET Clearance</li> <li>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)</li> <li>Certification meeting DoD 8570.01 IAT Level 2 (Security+)</li> <li>3+ years of experience in Microsoft 365 administration and data security.</li> <li>3+ years of experience in cloud security environments.</li> <li>Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and multi-platform implementation.</li> <li>In-depth understanding of sensitivity labels, data governance, tagging, Intune, and retention policies. (i.e. Microsoft Purview experience)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desired Skills</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Proficiency with scripting and automation tools, including PowerShell, Graph API, Google SDK, and AWS CLI.</li> </ul> <p>Demonstrated ability to manage cross-platform records and lifecycle governance.</p> <ul> <li>Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with technical and business teams.</li> <li>Strong experience deploying cloud features and services across diverse environments.</li> <li>Working knowledge of Google Cloud, Google Workspace, AWS, and Azure security configurations.</li> <li>Experience in AI platform integration and governance across ecosystems.</li> </ul> <p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p> </p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of <strong>California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland</strong></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">. 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…