COOP Security Managed Services New Associate📣 Job Ad

About Accenture and the Role

Accenture Saudi Arabia is seeking a COOP-Security Managed Services New Associate to join its team in Riyadh. Accenture is a leading global professional services company that assists enterprises in reinventing themselves by building their digital core, leveraging AI, and creating value at speed and scale. This full-time role is designed for individuals with 0-1 years of experience, offering an opportunity to contribute to critical security initiatives within a professional services environment.

The Security, Digital Core Practice

This position is part of Accenture's Security, Digital Core practice, which focuses on integrating security into the foundational technology environments of clients. The team's mission is to ensure that the platforms, applications, and cloud infrastructure powering digital transformation across the region are secure by design.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the deployment of cloud security solutions across client environments, including platform hardening, configuration management, and security controls.
• Assist in integrating security into digital transformation programs, from application development pipelines to cloud migration workstreams.
• Contribute to the implementation of digital identity and data protection solutions.
• Work within blended onshore and offshore delivery teams, gaining exposure to how enterprise-scale security is delivered globally.
• Help document and assess security configurations against established frameworks and client requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Currently enrolled in the last year of a bachelor's program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Computer Engineering.
• Foundational understanding of cloud platforms, application security, or secure software development principles.
• A curious and analytical mindset with the ability to contribute to technical problem-solving discussions.
• Clear communication skills, comfortable working across technical teams and in client-facing environments.

Preferred Skills and Background

• Hands-on exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps concepts or secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices.
• Relevant coursework or self-study in application security, cloud security, or identity management.
• Interest in pursuing industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, AWS Cloud Practitioner, or AZ-900.

Work Environment

This role involves working within dynamic, blended onshore and offshore delivery teams, providing a broad perspective on how enterprise-scale security solutions are implemented globally. Candidates will operate in a professional environment focused on delivering tangible outcomes for clients.