Network Associate Manager - Saudi Nationals📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Accenture Middle East is seeking a Network Associate Manager to join our team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves leading and operating critical enterprise network security services to protect client digital assets across on-premise and cloud environments. The role requires managing complex security operations, responding to incidents, and driving continuous improvement within the network security framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and operate enterprise Network Security services, including Network Detection and Response (NDR), Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection, firewalls, sandboxing, and Web Application Firewalls (WAF) across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Provide technical and operational leadership to teams managing firewalls, web application security, sandboxing, and threat detection systems.
• Oversee the response and escalation procedures for network and application-layer security incidents, including DDoS attacks and advanced persistent threats.
• Drive continuous improvement by proactively identifying security gaps, optimization opportunities, and underutilized capabilities within the network security infrastructure.
• Ensure network security platforms are consistently patched, upgraded, and operated in adherence to vendor specifications and organizational standards.
• Support security architecture decisions, facilitate audits and compliance activities, and manage service reporting, acting as a key escalation point for stakeholders.

Required Experience and Skills

• 7-9 years of experience in Information Security with a strong operational background in network security domains.
• Proven experience leading network security operations teams in complex enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience implementing, operating, and designing network security solutions independently.
• Strong understanding of Network Detection and Response (NDR), DDoS protection, firewall governance, sandboxing, and web application security across on-premise and cloud platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with technologies including F5, FortiGate, Palo Alto, Arbor, Darktrace, FireEye, Zscaler, Forcepoint, Symantec, Proofpoint, and Trend Micro.

Technical Expertise

• Network Security
• Network Detection and Response (NDR)
• DDoS Protection
• Firewalls
• Sandboxing
• Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
• Web Application Security
• Threat Detection
• Security Architecture
• Audits
• Compliance

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role is specifically for Saudi Nationals.

Additional Information

Relevant security certifications are considered an advantage for candidates applying for this role.