Overview
Threat Management Senior Analyst Jobs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at Accenture Middle East
Accenture is hiring a passionate and skilled Network Security Engineering Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operation and support of network security services, ensuring the secure and reliable functioning of our network infrastructure and threat management solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and support Network Security tools (such as: Firewalls, WAF, API Security, DDoS, IPS, Mail gateway, Proxy, NAC solutions).
- Firewall Policy Creation and Change Management:
Leveraging Algo Sec for firewall policy reviews and validations. - Web Application Firewall and API Security Operations:
Managing F5 WAF and API security to protect web applications. - Administer and troubleshoot network security devices and platforms, ensuring secure configurations, availability, and performance across on‑premises and cloud environments.
- Implement and manage patching, upgrades, and signature updates for network security solutions, following organization‑approved processes.
- Continuously evaluate operational effectiveness, identifying gaps and driving improvement initiatives for enhanced network security posture.
- Support troubleshooting of network and security issues, including traffic analysis and packet capture, to ensure quick and effective resolutions.
- Maintain and update comprehensive operational documentation to ensure consistent and efficient network security practices.
- Support audit and reporting activities to provide transparency into network security operations.
- Escalate complex issues or potential threats as necessary, ensuring they are addressed efficiently and effectively.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent work experience.
- Strong understanding of network security protocols and concepts, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, malware analysis, and threat detection.
- Hands‑on experience with Firewalls, WAF, API Security, DDoS, IPS, Mail gateway, Proxy, NAC solutions.
- Knowledge of on‑premise secure configurations and operational management.
- Practical experience in network troubleshooting, including traffic analysis and packet capture techniques.
- Familiarity with security patching, upgrades, and signature management for network security platforms.
- Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to support audits and generate actionable reports.
Preferred Certifications
- Certification in relevant network security tools such as F5 Certified Administrator, Arbor APS Certification.
- Industry certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CCNP Security or PNSCE or NSE4 or NSE7 are highly desirable.
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Title: Threat Management Senior Analyst
Company: Accenture Middle East
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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