System Security Practitioner
Accenture
- Location
- Riyadh
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 998 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- 4h ago
Skills
About this role
About Accenture 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 approximately 784,000 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 and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent 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 . Accenture Security Join Accenture Security to pioneer security solutions that blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and managed services. Using the coolest next-gen tech, you’ll have every chance to stay one step ahead of cybercrime and out-hack the hackers. Accenture Security provides comprehensive security services – from security strategy development to business transformation, to managed security services – on demand and at a global scale to help mitigate risks and take full advantage of advanced technologies and proven risk management models. Our experienced team of global security professionals helps businesses understand their risks and build resilience from the inside out, giving them the confidence to focus on what matters most: innovation and business growth.
Role
Overview As a Security Transformation Practitioner , you will lead the design and delivery of enterprise security solutions that protect digital assets and business operations. You will operate as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, owning security workstreams, guiding teams, and ensuring security is integrated across systems, applications, and processes. This role combines hands‑on technical expertise with leadership, stakeholder management, and solution design responsibilities. Functions to Be Performed Lead the design and implementation of security architectures and controls across enterprise platforms, cloud environments, applications, and data layers. Drive security transformation initiatives by embedding security requirements throughout the full project lifecycle. Conduct security risk assessments and architecture reviews aligned with industry frameworks and regulatory requirements. Support solution planning, effort estimation, and pre‑sales activities for security engagements.
Responsibilities
Act as a Security Subject Matter Expert , independently owning complex deliverables and leading security workstreams. Perform and oversee security risk assessments , threat modeling, and control gap analysis using frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, and OWASP . Lead security administration and data security initiatives, including IAM concepts, privileged access management, encryption, and data protection strategies. Guide application security practices, including secure SDLC integration, vulnerability remediation, and DevSecOps enablement. Plan and oversee security testing activities , including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing coordination, and remediation tracking. Contribute to the continuous improvement of security policies, standards, and procedures based on emerging threats and industry best practices. Evaluate and support the adoption of new security tools and technologies to strengthen organizational cyber