Network Security Engineer: Firewall & Threat Defense

Accenture PLC; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC is seeking a Network Security Engineer to manage day-to-day security operations, threat monitoring, and device configurations across on-premises networks in Saudi Arabia. The role involves operating firewalls, NAC, proxies, and related security tools, with a focus on secure configurations and reliable performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in network security concepts, hands-on firewall and WAF experience, and demonstrated ability to support audits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, and threat detection.
• Experience with network security devices and on-prem configurations.
• Proactive problem solving and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support Network Security tools (Firewalls, Mail gateway, Proxy, NAC).
• 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 across on-premises environments.
• Support troubleshooting of network and security issues, including traffic analysis and packet capture, to ensure quick resolutions.
• Support audit and reporting activities to provide transparency into network security operations.
• Escalate complex issues or potential threats as necessary.

Skills

Network security concepts

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Malware analysis

Threat detection

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Cybersecurity background

Tools

NAC solutions

AlgoSec

WAF

DDoS protection

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Accenture PLC is seeking a Network Security Engineer to manage day-to-day security operations, threat monitoring, and device configurations across on-premises networks in Saudi Arabia. The role involves operating firewalls, NAC, proxies, and related security tools, with a focus on secure configurations and reliable performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in network security concepts, hands-on firewall and WAF experience, and demonstrated ability to support audits and