Network Security SME - Saudi Nationals Only

Accenture; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in Jeddah is seeking a Network Security Manager to lead operations in network security services. You will manage technical teams addressing firewall management and threat detection across both on-premises and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in network security management, a proven ability to oversee security incident responses, and drive initiatives for continuous improvement. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading network security services operations effectively.
• Expertise in firewall policy governance and risk analysis.
• Proven track record in threat detection across cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation of Network Security services effectively.
• Provide leadership to network security teams on threat detection.
• Drive improvement initiatives to identify security gaps.
• Ensure security solutions adhere to vendor recommendations.
• Oversee escalation of security incidents and ensure proper remediation.

Skills

Network Security Management

Firewall Management

Threat Detection

Incident Response

Tools

Darktrace

Arbor

AlgoSec

FortiSandbox

F5 WAF

Job description

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimise their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com .

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

• Lead and oversee the operation of Network Security services as part of the operating model, ensuring effective utilization of Network Detection and Response using Darktrace, DDoS protection using Arbor, firewall policy governance and risk analysis using AlgoSec, network sandboxing using FortiSandbox, and Web Application Firewall services using F5 WAF.
• Provide technical and operational leadership to network security teams responsible for firewall management, sandbox operations, web application protection, and threat detection across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying security gaps, underutilised capabilities, and optimisation opportunities across network security platforms.
• Ensure network security solutions are patched, upgraded, and operated in line with vendor recommendations and organisational security standards.
• Oversee escalation and response to network and application-layer security incidents, including DDoS attacks, advanced threats and policy violations, ensuring proper investigation and remediation.
• Support security architecture decisions, service reporting, audits and compliance activities, while acting as an escalation point and working closely with engineers, consultants and other operational stakeholders.