Vulnerability & NDR Security Engineer

Accenture Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Security in Jazan, KSA, is seeking a seasoned information security professional to lead vulnerability management and security tooling operations. The role focuses on deploying and maintaining Tenable.sc, integrating with CMDB and SIEM, and ensuring effective risk-based remediation.

You will work with endpoint protection, NDR systems (Darktrace), and ThreatQ TIP, tailoring policies, monitoring health, and coordinating with system owners to meet security objectives and compliance across

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in information security with at least 3 years in vulnerability management.
• 2+ years administering Tenable SC is a must.
• Solid understanding of OWASP Top 10, CWE Top 25, CVE ecosystem.
• Hands-on administration of Darktrace NDR is recommended.
• Hands-on administration of ThreatQ TIP is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and maintain Tenable.sc environment including Nessus scanners, agents, and connectors.
• Manage scan policies, schedules, credentials, and scanner zones for maximum coverage.
• Integrate Tenable with CMDB, ticketing, and SIEM platforms.
• Maintain scanner health, plugin updates, license compliance, and capacity planning.
• Define end-to-end vulnerability management process and risk-based prioritization.
• Drive remediation by collaborating with system owners and tracking SLA adherence.
• Develop and maintain vulnerability management policy, standards, and procedures.
• Administer NDR Darktrace platform and develop NDR policies.
• Integrate NDR with SIEM and other security tools, fine-tuning to reduce false positives.
• Monitor NDR health, sensor connectivity, and ensure continuous visibility.
• Manage ThreatQ TIP operations, data ingestion, enrichment, and workflow configuration.
• Configure integrations with threat intel feeds and automation workflows.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Tenable SC

NDR administration

ThreatQ TIP

SIEM integration

Cybersecurity operations

Risk assessment

Threat intelligence

Tools

Tenable SC

Darktrace NDR

ThreatQ TIP

SIEM tools

Job description

Accenture Security in Jazan, KSA, is seeking a seasoned information security professional to lead vulnerability management and security tooling operations. The role focuses on deploying and maintaining Tenable.sc, integrating with CMDB and SIEM, and ensuring effective risk-based remediation.

You will work with endpoint protection, NDR systems (Darktrace), and ThreatQ TIP, tailoring policies, monitoring health, and coordinating with system owners to meet security objectives and compliance across