Security Delivery Manager

Accenture; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC in Kuwait is seeking a senior security delivery lead to steer SOC planning, design, and build-out for regional clients. You will leverage Accenture’s global delivery network and tailor it to Kuwaiti banks, energy firms, and government entities to meet national cyber security requirements.

You will manage delivery teams day-to-day, set priorities, monitor progress, and ensure governance, risk, and quality controls are embedded across engagements, while advancing automation and

Qualifications

• Experience building SOCs, operating models, use case development, and onboarding log sources.
• Strong hands-on Splunk SIEM operations experience.
• Delivery governance knowledge including reporting, risk management, and quality control.
• Experience leading and developing delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of SOC and security operations engagements, from planning and design through to steady-state operations.
• Manage and guide your team, making decisions on priorities, resourcing, and approach.
• Track progress against plan and make sure delivery stays aligned with client goals and compliance requirements.
• Spot risks early and put mitigation in place before they hit timelines or service quality.
• Solve problems that cut across teams and workstreams, working closely with other delivery leads.
• Bring fresh ideas to how we deliver, using automation, better tooling, and proven approaches from our global teams.
• Run regular team check-ins and knowledge-sharing sessions so learning spreads fast.
• Gather client feedback and use it to sharpen our services.

Skills

Delivery governance

Team leadership

Clear communication

GCC market familiarity

Tools

Splunk SIEM

Job description

The role

You’ll lead the delivery of security services for clients in Kuwait, with a focus on SOC planning, design, and build-out. You’ll draw on Accenture’s global delivery network (methods, tooling, accelerators, talent) and tailor it to Kuwaiti clients, whether that’s a bank standing up a new SOC, an energy company monitoring critical infrastructure, or a government entity working toward national cyber security requirements. You’ll manage the delivery team day to day and make the calls that keep programs on track.

What You’ll Do

• Lead delivery of SOC and security operations engagements, from planning and design through to steady-state operations
  
• Manage and guide your team, making decisions on priorities, resourcing, and approach
  
• Track progress against plan and make sure delivery stays aligned with client goals and compliance requirements
  
• Spot risks early and put mitigation in place before they hit timelines or service quality
  
• Solve problems that cut across teams and workstreams, working closely with other delivery leads
  
• Bring fresh ideas to how we deliver, using automation, better tooling, and proven approaches from our global teams
  
• Run regular team check-ins and knowledge-sharing sessions so learning spreads fast
  
• Gather client feedback and use it to sharpen our services
  

What You Bring

• Strong, hands-on experience planning and building SOCs, including operating models, use case development, and onboarding of log sources
  
• Solid working experience with Splunk SIEM operations
  
• Good grasp of delivery governance, including reporting, risk management, and quality control
  
• Experience leading and developing delivery teams
  
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical teams and client stakeholders alike
  
• Experience in the GCC market and familiarity with regional regulatory expectations
  

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP, CISM, or GCIH (at least one)
  
• Splunk Core Certified Power User or Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin
  
• PMP or equivalent project management certification
  
• Nice to have: CISA, CRISC, or GIAC SOC-related certifications