Team Lead Manager

Fircroft; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 449,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced individual to manage a team of security and infrastructure specialists. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with aviation standards, and driving continuous improvement through automation and innovation. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience and several industry certifications. Strong leadership skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or infrastructure operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing large teams in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of IAM technologies and PAM solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of 15+ specialists.
• Oversee day-to-day security operations across the client environment.
• Act as the escalation point for technical and security incidents.

Skills

Cybersecurity management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Operational improvement

Education

Relevant certifications (CCIE, CISSP, etc.)

Background in compliance frameworks

Tools

SailPoint

BeyondTrust

Kaspersky

Cybereason EDR

Network security tools

Job description

Lead & Inspire

• Manage and develop a team of 15+ security and infrastructure specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and high performance.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and career development aligned with Accenture leadership standards.
• Drive operational governance, ensuring service excellence and adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and client expectations.

Deliver Operational Excellence

• Oversee day-to-day managed security operations across the client environment.
• Ensure effective implementation and continuous enhancement of:
• Identity & Access Management (IAM) – SailPoint
• Privileged Access Management (PAM) – BeyondTrust
• Network Security – firewalls, DDoS protection, IDS/IPS, email security
• Endpoint Security – Kaspersky, Cybereason EDR, or equivalent
• Vulnerability Management – assessment, prioritization, remediation governance
• Act as the escalation point for complex technical and security incidents, ensuring timely resolution and root-cause analysis.

Support the Aviation Mission

• Apply your experience in the aviation sector to support highly regulated, high-availability operational environments.
• Align operations with aviation standards, compliance requirements, and safety-critical processes.
• Partner with client stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams to deliver secure, reliable, and compliant services.

Drive Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery through automation, standardization, analytics, and innovation.
• Contribute to transformation initiatives, operational maturity roadmaps, and security posture improvements.
• Ensure alignment with Accenture delivery methodologies, quality frameworks, and best practices.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure operations, or managed services.
• Proven leadership experience managing large technical teams (15+ members) in a complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of:
• IAM technologies (SailPoint)
• PAM solutions (BeyondTrust)
• Network security architectures (firewalls, DDoS mitigation, email security, IDS/IPS)
• Endpoint detection & response (Kaspersky, Cybereason EDR, or similar)
• Vulnerability management processes and tooling
• Experience working in or supporting the aviation industry or other mission-critical operational sectors.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and support critical operational demands.

Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications such as CCIE, CISSP, CISM, Security+, CCSP, ITIL, or technology-specific credentials.
• Experience in global delivery models and managed service frameworks.
• Background in compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, aviation regulatory standards).