Infrastructure Security - Saudi Nationals Only

Accenture; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 318,000 - 413,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in Riyadh is seeking an experienced security professional to lead network security operations. The role requires over 7 years of experience in security technologies, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems. The company offers competitive rewards and flexible work arrangements, along with the opportunity to innovate in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive rewards

Continuous coaching from senior colleagues

Access to state-of-the-art technology

Qualifications

• At least 7+ years of Security experience in relevant technologies.
• Expert knowledge of security technologies required.
• Experience leading a team of network security engineers.

Responsibilities

• Administrate and operate network security devices.
• Design and architect security solutions across environments.
• Enhance and improve existing security solutions.

Skills

Next Generation Firewall experience

Intrusion protection/detection systems

Web Application Firewall

Load Balancer (e.g. F5 LTM)

Cisco ISE

Proxy solution and email gateway

Packet capture and analysis methodologies

Education

CISSP certification

CCIE-Sec certification

F5 certification

SANS certification

Job description

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries – powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises.

Accenture Security

Join Accenture Security to pioneer security solutions that blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and managed services. Using the coolest next-gen tech, you’ll have every chance to stay one step ahead of cybercrime and out-hack the hackers.

Accenture Security provides comprehensive security services – from security strategy development to business transformation, to managed security services – on demand and at a global scale to help mitigate risks and take full advantage of advanced technologies and proven risk management models. Our experienced team of global security professionals helps businesses understand their risks and build resilience from the inside out, giving them the confidence to focus on what matters most: innovation and business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Administrating and Operating Network Security Devices
• Maintain expert knowledge of security technologies, leading the delivery of process and system improvements, driving implementation of continuous improvement plans and ensuring best practices are shared across the team.
• Continuous identification, enhancement and improvement of un-utilized features in current security solution to maximum value
• Design and architect of security solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Problem-solving skills for quickly uncovering and fixing network and security flaws
• Ensure security solutions patched and up to date
• Identify gaps and opportunities as part of continuous improvement to ensure high standards of security and performance.
• Lead a team of network security engineers

Qualifications:

At least 7+ years of Security experience in the following technologies/fields:

• Next Generation Firewall experience (like Cisco FTD, PaloAlto)
• Intrusion protection/detection systems
• Web Application Firewall
• Load Balancer (e.g. F5 LTM)
• Cisco ISE
• Proxy solution and email gateway.
• Packet capture and analysis methodologies.
• Preference would be given to candidates with certifications like CISSP, CCIE-Sec, F5, SANS.

Why join us?

• We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues
• You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools
• Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards
• You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends
• You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live

Next Steps

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