Security Delivery Lead

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in Saudi Arabia seeks a Security Delivery Lead to oversee cybersecurity initiatives. The role involves designing and delivering security architectures, managing client relationships, and leading national-level programs. Candidates need 8-10 years in cybersecurity consulting, strong stakeholder management skills, and relevant certifications. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting.
• Proven experience in customer-facing roles.
• Understanding of AI/ML systems and cybersecurity challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity consulting engagements across multiple domains.
• Interface directly with clients for engagement and communication.
• Design modern security architectures including zero trust and cloud-native.

Skills

Cybersecurity consulting

Stakeholder management

Security architecture principles

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)

Tools

Security products from Microsoft Azure

AWS security solutions

Google Cloud security

Job description

Title: Security Delivery Lead

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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, optimize 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 738,000 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 with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients succeed 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.

We are seeking a Security Delivery Lead with a strong background in security consulting and architecture to support the design, delivery, and management of cybersecurity initiatives for high‑impact clients. The ideal candidate will have experience across multiple cybersecurity domains, a solid understanding of modern security architectures—including those related to AI—and proven experience working with national‑level programs, especially within the UAE or broader regional market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support cybersecurity consulting engagements across multiple domains (e.g., governance, risk, compliance, architecture, operations, threat management).
• Interface directly with clients; ensure strong customer engagement, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Provide subject matter expertise in designing and implementing modern security architectures, including zero trust, cybersecurity mesh, and cloud‑native architectures.
• Assess and support the security of AI systems, with a sound understanding of AI architectures and data flows.
• Work closely with regional clients and stakeholders, leveraging knowledge of the UAE and GCC cybersecurity market, frameworks, and regulations.
• Contribute to or lead the delivery of national‑level cybersecurity programs and initiatives.
• Advise on security services and solutions from multiple technology vendors, including hyperscalers (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and leading cybersecurity providers.
• Ensure high‑quality project delivery and reporting, with attention to timelines, milestones, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 8‑10+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting, with exposure to multiple domains.
• Proven experience in customer‑facing roles with delivery or engagement management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of security architecture principles and emerging frameworks (e.g., Zero Trust, CSMA, Secure Access Service Edge).
• Understanding of AI/ML systems and related cybersecurity challenges.
• Familiarity with regional cybersecurity standards, regulations, and market dynamics (preferably within the UAE).
• Hands‑on experience with cybersecurity products and services across multiple vendors and hyperscalers.
• Experience working on or contributing to national‑level security programs is a strong advantage.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, SABSA, or cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP Security).

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving mindset
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, client‑driven environments
• Team collaboration and leadership potential
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus

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