Security Managed Services Specialist

About the Company

Accenture is a premier global professional services firm dedicated to helping top businesses, governments, and organizations develop their digital infrastructure, streamline operations, increase revenue, and enhance public services. With a workforce of over 738,000 employees in more than 120 countries, Accenture leads technological innovation combined with deep industry knowledge and extensive global delivery capability. The company’s integrated services across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X, and Accenture Song aim to produce measurable and comprehensive value for clients, shareholders, and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily cybersecurity engineering operations encompassing network security, endpoint protection, identity and access management (IAM), and vulnerability oversight.
• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity specialists, fostering technical excellence and providing clear guidance.
• Develop and enforce robust security controls to safeguard critical data and infrastructure while adhering to relevant standards and best practices.
• Champion cyber transformation initiatives that enhance the organization's security capabilities.
• Create and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards aligning with regulatory frameworks.
• Direct incident response activities and ensure prompt resolution of detected security vulnerabilities and threats.
• Coordinate with diverse teams to embed security measures into operational workflows and new technology rollouts.
• Regularly report on cybersecurity operations progress and status to clients, maintaining strategic alignment with business objectives.
• Guarantee the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of essential services and systems.
• Stay informed of emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and innovations, and proactively recommend enhancements.
• Participate in audits, security assessments, and compliance evaluations as needed.

Required Qualifications

• At least six years’ experience in cybersecurity operations, engineering, and transformation projects.
• Demonstrated skill in managing and securing environments related to network security, endpoint defense, vulnerability analysis, and IAM.
• Effective leadership experience, including the management and coaching of cybersecurity teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of security frameworks and regulatory requirements such as NIST, ISO, SAMA, and NCA.
• Hands-on expertise with security technologies including firewalls, proxy servers, email gateways, endpoint detection and response (EDR), security information and event management (SIEM), IAM platforms, and vulnerability management tools.
• Capability to engage with clients to present security operations reports, resolve issues, and provide strategic advisories.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in incident management and response processes.
• Excellent communication abilities for delivering technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks effectively within dynamic environments.

Preferred Certifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or other relevant cybersecurity credentials are highly desirable.