Network Security Consultant

About the Role

Accenture Middle East is seeking a Network Security Consultant to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is designed for professionals with 0-1 years of experience who are ready to contribute to the design, deployment, and management of robust network security solutions.

Role Overview

The Network Security Consultant will play a key role in safeguarding network infrastructures. This involves implementing and maintaining critical security measures, monitoring for threats, and responding to security incidents to ensure compliance and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage network security solutions, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, WAF, and secure web gateways.
• Monitor network traffic and security events to identify and respond to threats.
• Perform security assessments, vulnerability scans, and remediation activities.
• Configure and maintain network security devices such as Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco, Check Point, or similar technologies.
• Investigate security incidents and support incident response activities.
• Implement network segmentation, access control, and Zero Trust security principles.
• Develop and maintain network security documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory security requirements.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity initiatives from a network security perspective.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, IT, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with firewalls.
• Experience with vulnerability management and security monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and security best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and operates on a full-time basis within Accenture Middle East. The position offers an opportunity to work within a professional environment focused on network security.

Application Information

Salary details for this position are not disclosed. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.