Network Security Engineer

Accenture Middle East; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Middle East is seeking a Network Security Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for day-to-day operation and support of network security services, ensuring secure and reliable network infrastructure and threat management solutions.

The role requires hands-on experience with Firewalls, WAF, API Security, DDoS, IPS, Mail gateway, Proxy, NAC, and strong knowledge of security protocols. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent work experience.
• Hands-on experience with Firewalls, WAF, API Security, DDoS, IPS, Mail gateway, Proxy, NAC solutions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support Network Security tools (such as: Firewalls, Mail gateway, Proxy, NAC solutions and other Network Security tools).
• Firewall Policy Creation and Change Management: Leveraging AlgoSec for firewall policy reviews and validations.
• Administer and Troubleshoot network security devices and platforms, ensuring secure configurations, availability, and performance are achieved across both on-premises environment.
• Support troubleshooting of network and security issues, including traffic analysis and packet capture, to ensure quick and effective resolutions.
• Support audit and reporting activities to provide transparency into network security operations.
• Escalate complex issues or potential threats as necessary, ensuring that they are addressed efficiently and effectively.
• Strong understanding of network security protocols and concepts, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, malware analysis, and threat detection.
• Knowledge of on-premise, including secure configurations and operational management.
• Practical experience in network troubleshooting, including traffic analysis and packet capture techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to support audits and generate actionable reports.

Skills

Network security

Firewall policies

Threat detection

Packet capture

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or equivalent

Tools

Firewalls

WAF

API Security

DDoS protection

IPS

Mail gateway

Proxy

NAC solutions

Job description

Accenture is hiring a passionate and skilled Network Security Engineering to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and support of network security services, ensuring the secure and reliable functioning of our network infrastructure and threat management solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and support Network Security tools (such as: Firewalls, Mail gateway, Proxy, NAC solutions and other Network Security tools).
• Firewall Policy Creation and Change Management: Leveraging AlgoSec for firewall policy reviews and validations.
• Administer and Troubleshoot network security devices and platforms, ensuring secure configurations, availability, and performance are achieved across both on-premises environment.
• Support troubleshooting of network and security issues, including traffic analysis and packet capture, to ensure quick and effective resolutions.
• Support audit and reporting activities to provide transparency into network security operations.
• Escalate complex issues or potential threats as necessary, ensuring that they are addressed efficiently and effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong understanding of network security protocols and concepts, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, malware analysis, and threat detection.
• Hands-on experience with Firewalls, WAF, API Security, DDoS, IPS, Mail gateway, Proxy, NAC solutions.
• Knowledge of on-premise, including secure configurations and operational management.
• Practical experience in network troubleshooting, including traffic analysis and packet capture techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to support audits and generate actionable reports.

Preferred Certifications

• Industry certifications like CCNA Security or CCNP Security or PNSCE or NSE4 or NSE7 are highly desirable.