COOP-Security Managed Services New Associate

Accenture Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

Accenture Middle East is seeking a motivated student for a security-focused role within the Security, Digital Core practice in Riyadh. You will help deploy cloud security solutions, support integration of security into digital transformation programs, and contribute to identity and data protection initiatives across blended delivery teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration with client-facing teams and requires foundational knowledge of cloud platforms and secure software development.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering — in the last year of their university studies.
• Foundational understanding of cloud platforms, application security, or secure software development principles
• Curious, analytical mindset with the ability to contribute to technical problem-solving discussions
• Clear communicator — comfortable working across technical teams and client-facing environments

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment of cloud security solutions across client environments, including platform hardening, configuration management, and security controls
• Assist in integrating security into digital transformation programs — from application development pipelines to cloud migration workstreams
• Contribute to the implementation of digital identity and data protection solutions
• Work within blended onshore and offshore delivery teams, gaining exposure to how enterprise-scale security is delivered globally
• Help document and assess security configurations against established frameworks and client requirements

Skills

Cloud platforms

Application security

Secure SDLC concepts

Education

Bachelor's student in Cybersecurity/CS/IS

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company helping the world's leading enterprises reinvent — building their digital core, unleashing the power of AI, and creating value at speed and scale. We bring together deep industry expertise, cutting-edge technology, and bold thinking to deliver outcomes that matter.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company helping the world's leading enterprises reinvent — building their digital core, unleashing the power of AI, and creating value at speed and scale. We bring together deep industry expertise, cutting-edge technology, and bold thinking to deliver outcomes that matter.

You’ll be part of our Security, Digital Core practice — focused on building security into the foundation of our clients' technology environments. As organizations across the region accelerate their digital transformation, this team ensures that the platforms, applications, and cloud infrastructure powering that change are secure by design.

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment of cloud security solutions across client environments, including platform hardening, configuration management, and security controls
• Assist in integrating security into digital transformation programs — from application development pipelines to cloud migration workstreams
• Contribute to the implementation of digital identity and data protection solutions
• Work within blended onshore and offshore delivery teams, gaining exposure to how enterprise-scale security is delivered globally
• Help document and assess security configurations against established frameworks and client requirements

What You'll Need

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering — in the last year of their university studies
• Foundational understanding of cloud platforms, application security, or secure software development principles
• Curious, analytical mindset with the ability to contribute to technical problem-solving discussions
• Clear communicator — comfortable working across technical teams and client-facing environments

Bonus Points

• Hands-on exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts or secure SDLC practices
• Coursework or self-study in application security, cloud security, or identity management
• Interest in certifications such as CompTIA Security+, AWS Cloud Practitioner, or AZ-900