System & Data Security SME - Saudi National Only

Accenture; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services leader based in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Security Operations Leader to oversee day-to-day security services, ensuring stable service delivery across systems and data. The ideal candidate will lead technical operations, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate responses to security incidents using advanced technologies. Applicants should have a strong background in security strategy and operational management. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of cyber defense.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in security operations and system management.
• In-depth understanding of security technologies and best practices.
• Experience in incident response and managing security threats.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of security services.
• Drive improvements by identifying security gaps and optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate responses to security incidents and ensure proper analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Security strategy development

Operational management

Technical expertise in application security

Incident response

Tools

NNT Change Tracker

Imperva

Microsoft DLP

Microsoft Purview

Forti Web

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, 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 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 day‑to‑day operation of system, data, and application security services as part of the operating model, ensuring stable service delivery and effective utilization of File Integrity Monitoring using NNT Change Tracker, Database Protection with Imperva, Data Loss Prevention through Microsoft DLP, Data Classification and Information Protection using Microsoft Purview, Endpoint Detection and Response and Anti‑Virus capabilities, in addition to application and API security controls using Forti Web.

The role provides:

• Technical and operational leadership to the team, ensuring security controls are correctly implemented, maintained, and optimized across on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying security gaps, under‑utilized features, and optimization opportunities across system, data, and application layers.
• Ensure security platforms are patched, upgraded, and operated in line with vendor recommendations and organizational security standards.
• Lead and coordinate response to security incidents related to data leakage, endpoint threats, and application or API attacks, ensuring proper investigation, root cause analysis, and remediation.
• Support service reporting, audits, and compliance activities, and act as an escalation point while working closely with engineers, consultants, and other operational stakeholders.