Security Devices MSP Team Lead — Ops & Incident Mgmt

Accenture Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Middle East is seeking an experienced Technical Team Lead for its Managed Security Services to guide a team of security engineers in delivering and optimizing security device management across client environments. You will act as the technical authority, ensuring service excellence and operational continuity.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in cybersecurity with a focus on network security, hands-on tooling expertise (Firewall/NGFW, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR/XDR), and proven leadership in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on network security and security device management.
• Proven experience in a team lead or senior technical role within a Managed Security Services environment.
• Hands-on expertise with network security tools and technologies (Firewall/NGFW, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR/XDR, or similar).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Relevant certifications are a plus (CISSP, CISM, CEH, or vendor-specific).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of security engineers in day-to-day managed security operations
• Oversee the configuration, monitoring, and management of security devices and network security infrastructure
• Act as the escalation point for complex technical incidents and service issues
• Ensure SLA compliance and maintain high standards of service delivery for clients
• Collaborate with clients to understand their security requirements and provide expert guidance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across tools, processes, and team capabilities
• Prepare and present technical reports to management and stakeholders

Skills

Network security

Security device management

Leadership

Incident escalation

Communication

Tools

Firewall/NGFW

IDS/IPS

SIEM

EDR/XDR

Job description

Accenture Middle East is seeking an experienced Technical Team Lead for its Managed Security Services to guide a team of security engineers in delivering and optimizing security device management across client environments. You will act as the technical authority, ensuring service excellence and operational continuity.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in cybersecurity with a focus on network security, hands-on tooling expertise (Firewall/NGFW, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR/XDR), and proven leadership in