Infrastructure Security – Lead

About the role

Accenture is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Security Lead to oversee the design, implementation, and operation of security solutions for its Riyadh client base. The role requires deep expertise across network, endpoint, email, and web security technologies, as well as strong leadership of a 10‑member security team.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure availability and performance of security solutions, delivering satisfactory service to clients.
• Maintain and update firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, remote access, web proxy, email security, and reverse proxy systems.
• Handle escalated security incidents and act as the single point of contact for customers.
• Participate in customer meetings, audits, and provide necessary inputs.
• Collaborate with SOC and InfoSec teams to analyse incident trends and recommend configuration changes.
• Apply patches and updates promptly to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Follow network management procedures and global security policies.
• Manage configuration, deployment, and control of network communication lines and devices.
• Lead a team of up to 10 security professionals and coordinate on‑call rotation.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in infrastructure security.
• Two technical certifications in the listed security technologies.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; Arabic is a plus.
• ITIL V3 awareness or Foundation certification.
• Willingness to work 24x7 on‑call rotation and occasional out‑of‑hours changes.
• Preferred Saudi nationality in line with Vision Saudi 2030.

Required skills

• Firewall / IDS / IPS / VPN, malware sandbox (Cisco, FortiGate, FireEye)
• Email Security (Cisco IronPort)
• Web Security (Forcepoint)
• Endpoint Security (TrendMicro)
• Reverse proxy and web security (F5)