Cloud Security Architect

Job Description

<strong>Title: Cloud Security Architect</strong><p><br></p><strong>Location: Al Khobar / Riyadh, Saudi Arabia About Accenture</strong><p><br></p>Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation led company with 738,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy &amp; Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients succeed and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.<p><br></p><strong>Accenture Technology</strong><p><br></p>We provide innovative services that span Cloud; systems integration and application management; security; intelligent platform services; infrastructure services; software engineering services; data and artificial intelligence. We also deliver it at speed and at scale through our Advanced Technology Centers.<p><br></p>We continuously innovate our services, capabilities and platforms through early adoption of new technologies such as blockchain, robotics, 5G, quantum computing and edge computing.<p><br></p><strong>Roles &amp; Responsibilities</strong><p><br><br></p><li>Creating, maintaining and driving cloud security architecture and technology roadmaps within the scope of business requirements specified in the information security strategies.<br><br></li><li>Partnering with the security programs to plan and drive security roadmaps implementation in terms of technology and its capabilities.<br><br></li><li>Responsible for the architecture of the technology, e.g. anti-virus, disaster recovery solutions, etc.<br><br></li><li>Participate with Business continuity Planning to define the cloud security requirement.<br><br></li><li>Conduct periodic gaps analysis against defined Security architecture and blueprints.<br><br></li><li>Provide directions and guidance for the security programs of how to utilize cloud technology and its capabilities in terms of cloud architecture, microservices, APIs, Kubernetes, containers, service mesh, infrastructure as a code (IAC)…etc.<br><br></li><li>Architect and design cloud security solutions for applications or systems, and/or provide expertise and consulting to the project teams on security controls needed.<br><br></li><li>Analyze and report the security requirements for cloud, networks, communications, systems and solutions to security architect lead.<br><br></li><li>Assess security requirements by evaluating business, IT and Security strategies and requirements.<br></li><p><br></p><strong>Experience And Skills</strong><p><br><br></p><li>5-8 years of information security architecture experience.<br><br></li><li>Excellent knowledge in cloud architecture, microservices, APIs, Kubernetes, containers, etc<br><br></li><li>Knowledge of enterprise IT risks – threat tactics, techniques, and procedures –and application of relevant techniques and tools (e.g., network and application penetration tests)<br><br></li><li>Knowledge and understanding across a wide breadth of technology domains, with the ability to quickly assimilate the inter-relationships various disciplines.<br><br></li><li>Knowledge and understanding of commercial and open-source cloud security applications and technologies (e.g., malware prevention, DLP, IDS/IPS, cryptography, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.)<br><br></li><li>Excellent in Cloud, Networking, Operating Systems, Applications and Databases<br><br></li><li>Strong and consolidated problem-solving skills.<br></li><p><br></p><strong>Preferred Certifications</strong><p><br><br></p><li>CISSP, TOGAF<br><br></li><li>SABSA or Security Certified Network Architect preferred.<br><br></li><li>GIAC Cloud Security Essentials (GCLD)<br><br></li><li>Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)<br><br></li><li>Certified Cloud Security Professional CCSP<br></li><p><br></p><strong>Why join us?</strong><p><br><br></p><li>We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues.<br><br></li><li>You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools.<br><br></li><li>Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards.<br><br></li><li>You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends.<br><br></li><li>You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live. <br></li><p><br></p><strong>Next Steps</strong><p><br></p>If this sounds like the ideal role, career and company for you, click below to apply.<p><br></p>To learn more about life @AccentureMiddleEast, follow us on social media and keep up with our latest news. 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