Cloud Security Specialist

About Accenture

Accenture partners with leading global companies to transform their digital capabilities by integrating advanced AI solutions rapidly across industries. With a workforce of approximately 786,000 professionals, proprietary tools, and deep industry expertise, Accenture delivers comprehensive solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Our Reinvention Services cover Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry, Enterprise, Talent, and more, serving roughly 9,000 clients and producing about $70 billion in fiscal year 2025 revenue.

About Accenture Security

Accenture Security equips organizations to anticipate, prevent, detect, respond to, and recover from cyberthreats. Combining extensive sector knowledge, cutting-edge technologies, and robust security capabilities, we help clients protect critical assets, meet regulatory requirements, and develop resilient security frameworks.

Role Overview

We seek a Cloud Security Specialist focused primarily on safeguarding Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments, with some exposure to AWS and Azure. This role involves collaborating closely with engineering, DevOps, and security teams to design, implement, and manage secure cloud-native solutions ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain robust security controls across multi-cloud platforms, focusing on GCP.
• Secure cloud services such as Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Compute Engine, and Cloud Storage.
• Manage identity, access, and network security measures across cloud providers.
• Integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows to achieve secure-by-design cloud implementations.
• Implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity-Aware Proxy (IAP) to enforce least-privilege principles.
• Set up and enforce network security configurations using VPCs, Cloud Armor, Cloud VPN, and firewalls.
• Apply data protection strategies including encryption, key management, and data loss prevention with tools like Cloud KMS and Secret Manager.
• Utilize Security Command Center, Cloud Logging, and Cloud Monitoring to monitor and respond to security events.
• Conduct cloud security assessments, vulnerability scans, and review system configurations to prevent misconfigurations.
• Support incident response and forensic analyses related to cloud security incidents.
• Incorporate security controls into Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• Ensure alignment with compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, and National Cybersecurity Authority standards.
• Create and update cloud security policies, standards, and system hardening guidelines.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to address security findings and enhance the overall security posture.

Candidate Qualifications

• Between 3 to 6 years of professional experience in cloud security, cybersecurity, or infrastructure security domains.
• Proven expertise securing at least one significant cloud platform, with preference given to Google Cloud Platform.
• Comprehensive understanding of cloud architecture principles and the shared responsibility model.
• In-depth knowledge of Identity and Access Management, network security including segmentation and firewalls, and private connectivity.
• Strong familiarity with data protection methodologies such as encryption and key management.
• Experience using cloud-native security services including Security Command Center, Cloud KMS, and Cloud Armor.
• Skill in identifying and rectifying cloud-related vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies like Terraform.
• Capability to embed security measures within CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of compliance standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and NCA/ECC is preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to independently lead security initiatives.

Additional Information

The position is based in Doha, Qatar, requiring onsite presence. Candidates passionate about cloud security and eager to work in a dynamic, innovative environment are encouraged to apply.