Security Delivery Consultant

Role overview

This opening is for an Incident Response Specialist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The position sits within Accenture’s technology and security environment, supporting security operations, incident handling, and response activities for complex client-facing environments.

About the company

Accenture is a global professional services firm with strong capabilities across digital, cloud, and security. The company works across more than 40 industries and delivers Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology, and Operations services through a large global delivery network. Its teams support clients in more than 120 countries and focus on using technology and human insight to create measurable value.

About Accenture Technology

Accenture Technology brings together industry experience, partner ecosystems, startups, and a broad delivery footprint to solve complex business problems. With more than 100 innovation hubs worldwide, the team helps clients innovate quickly and at scale. The function is one of Accenture’s four core service areas, alongside Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, and Operations.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate incidents to determine the underlying cause and lead the effort to fix them.
• Oversee daily security operations and provide guidance where needed.
• Handle difficult issues within the assigned security domain and work them through to closure.
• Resolve Level 3 incidents and service requests.
• Develop internal working standards and procedures when required for the support function.
• Work closely with technical teams and other stakeholders to coordinate resolution efforts.
• Prepare and maintain reports related to security incidents.
• Share device and operational performance metrics as needed.
• Respond to security incidents and complete post-incident reviews and analysis.
• Use incident response tools and solutions for detection, investigation, and response activities, while guiding team members on security event analysis.
• Communicate clearly in both spoken and written form, and explain technical as well as strategic cybersecurity topics to different audiences.

Skills and qualifications

The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of experience in security monitoring and response. Hands-on experience with Micro Focus ArcSight SIEM is expected, along with exposure to multiple SIEM implementations. The role also calls for strong detection and exploit analysis skills, the ability to review logs for relevant patterns, data manipulation and presentation ability, and solid incident/problem management capability. A strong understanding of security frameworks, incident response phases, and SOC procedures is important. Relevant certifications such as GIAC GCIH, GPEN, or equivalent are preferred.

Why this role stands out

• Career growth is supported through a transparent and fast-moving progression model with coaching from senior colleagues.
• You will work with specialists addressing major industry challenges using advanced tools and practical innovation.
• The role includes flexible working arrangements and competitive rewards.
• You will gain access to modern technology that can help deepen your skills while contributing to new business approaches.
• There are opportunities to contribute positively to the communities where the company operates.