Network Security Consultant
Accenture · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · 1d ago
Mid levelOn-siteTechnology & Digital Consulting
- 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.
- 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.
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