Cloudflare Network Security Specialist

Accenture Portugal

Porto

Hybrid

EUR 60,000 - 95,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Porto
Cloudflare University training paths
European travel opportunities

Job summary

Accenture Portugal is seeking a Cloudflare Network Security Specialist to support deployment and operation of Cloudflare One services, enabling Zero Trust adoption and secure access for global clients. You will collaborate with cloud, security and infrastructure teams to implement ZTNA, SWG and CASB initiatives while developing expertise in Zero Trust and SSE technologies.

You will participate in Cloudflare One deployments, ZTNA implementations and secure connectivity transformations, with a

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in Networking, Security, Cloud Security, or Security Operations.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, and network security concepts.
  • Experience with identity security concepts and Entra ID.
  • Fluent English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Support the deployment and administration of Cloudflare One services.
  • Assist with Zero Trust Network Access implementations.
  • Support SWG and CASB capabilities.
  • Collaborate with cloud, security and infrastructure teams to ensure secure connectivity.
  • Analyze logs to support incident resolution and document implementations.

Skills

Networking
Security
Cloud Security
DNS
Entra ID
Zero Trust
Identity Security
Troubleshooting
Documentation
Collaboration
English Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering or a related field

Tools

Cloudflare One
Browser Isolation
ZTNA
SWG
CASB
Entra ID
SAML
OAuth
Azure Networking
AWS Networking
Palo Alto
Zscaler
Netskope

Job description

Accenture CyberSecurity helps organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond and recover along with all aspects of the security lifecycle. Cybersecurity challenges are different for every business in every industry. Leveraging our global resources and advanced technologies, we create integrated, turnkey solutions tailored to our client's needs across their entire value chain. Whether we’re defending against known cyberattacks, detecting and responding to the unknown, or running an entire security operations center, we will help companies build cyber resilience to grow with confidence. We blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and managed service solutions to rethink the entire security lifecycle.

We are seeking a Cloudflare Network Security Specialist that will support the deployment, operation and optimization of Cloudflare One services, helping organizations strengthen secure connectivity and accelerate Zero Trust adoption. This role focuses on cloud-delivered network security capabilities, supporting secure access to applications, users and resources while contributing to the delivery of modern security architectures.

Working closely with cloud, infrastructure and security teams, the successful candidate will help implement and support Zero Trust and SASE initiatives, improve network security controls and assist with the resolution of connectivity and access-related issues. Through operational support, technical analysis and cross-functional collaboration, this role contributes to secure and reliable network access for global clients.

You will participate in Cloudflare One deployments, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) implementations, Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and CASB initiatives, identity integration projects and secure connectivity transformations while continuously developing expertise in Zero Trust and SASE technologies.

What You'll Do
  • Support the deployment and administration of Cloudflare One services
  • Support Cloudflare Browser Isolation capabilities and secure browsing initiatives
  • Assist with Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) implementations
  • Support Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) capabilities
  • Assist with Cloudflare Tunnel onboarding, private network connectivity and secure access solutions
  • Support Identity Provider integrations using Entra ID and SSO technologies
  • Troubleshoot networking, DNS and application access issues
  • Analyze security and network logs to support incident resolution
  • Create and maintain operational documentation and implementation deliverables
  • Collaborate with cloud, security and infrastructure teams
  • Continuously develop expertise in Zero Trust and SASE technologies
  • Support Device Posture integrations and endpoint security enforcement initiatives
  • Support Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and data protection policy implementations
What You’ll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering or a related field
  • 4 or more years of experience in Networking, Security, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Engineering or Security Operations
  • Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, Routing, VPN, HTTP/HTTPS, Authentication and Network Security concepts
  • Familiarity with SAML, OAuth, Entra ID, Zero Trust principles and Identity Security concepts
  • Ability to troubleshoot network, connectivity and application access issues
  • Experience analyzing logs and technical data to support incident investigation and resolution
  • Ability to create operational documentation and implementation deliverables
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across cloud, security, and infrastructure teams
  • Excellent communication, verbal and written skills
  • Fluent English communication skills are mandatory
Legal:

Must own a valid work permit or EU/Schengen Space Nationality to legally work in Portugal

What Will Set You Apart
  • Experience with Cloudflare One
  • Experience with Browser Isolation technologies
  • Understanding of Device Posture and endpoint compliance concepts
  • Experience supporting Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions
  • Experience with Secure Web Gateway (SWG) technologies
  • Experience with CASB solutions
  • Familiarity with SSE/SASE architecture
  • Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions
  • Exposure to Private Access and Zero Trust network architectures
  • Knowledge of SD-WAN technologies
  • Experience with Palo Alto, Zscaler, Netskope or similar technologies
  • Exposure to Azure Networking environments
  • Exposure to AWS Networking environments
  • Relevant certifications:
  • Cloudflare Fundamentals Accreditation
  • Cloudflare One Accreditation
  • CCNA
  • Security+
  • SC-900
  • AZ-900
  • AZ-500
  • SC-200
  • CC
Additional Information
  • Opportunity to work on global Cloudflare-based security transformation projects
  • Access to Cloudflare University training and certification paths
  • Collaboration with international security, cloud and networking professionals
  • Exposure to cutting-edge Zero Trust, SASE, SSE and Network Security solutions
  • Occasional travel within Europe may be required depending on project needs
  • Hybrid working model based in Porto
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