Security Architect - Saudi National

About Accenture

About Accenture Security

Enterprise & Solution Security Architecture

• Define end-to-end security architectures covering cloud, IAM, system, and network security domains.
• Develop target-state, reference, and solution architectures aligned to business objectives and risk posture.
• Ensure security architectures are scalable, resilient, and aligned with Zero Trust and defense‑in‑depth principles.
• Produce and maintain high-quality architecture artifacts (architecture diagrams, design documents, security standards and patterns).

Identity, Access & Privileged Access Architecture

• Architect enterprise-grade IAM, IGA, and PAM solutions (e.g., SailPoint, BeyondTrust, CyberArk, Entra ID).
• Design secure authentication and authorization models including SSO, MFA, federation, RBAC/ABAC, and identity lifecycle management.
• Define privileged access strategies, secrets management approaches, and least‑privilege enforcement models.
• Provide architectural oversight for secure integration of IAM platforms with cloud, SaaS, and on‑prem environments.

Cloud, System & Network Security Architecture

• Design security architectures for cloud and hybrid platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Define security controls for operating systems, platforms, and middleware (hardening, segmentation, access controls).
• Architect network security solutions including segmentation, secure connectivity, and Zero Trust network access (ZTNA).
• Align architectural decisions with industry frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CSA CCM, and SABSA.

Governance, Risk & Advisory

• Participate in architecture review boards, design authorities, and security governance forums.
• Support threat modeling, architecture risk assessments, and design trade-off decisions.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory, audit, and compliance requirements.
• Drive secure-by-design adoption across programs and delivery teams.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a Security Architecture SME, providing guidance to engineers and solution teams.
• Engage with client stakeholders, including senior IT, security, and risk leaders.
• Mentor junior architects and security engineers.
• Contribute to solutioning, proposals, and client workshops where required.

Mandatory Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a Security Architect or equivalent architecture role.
• Strong hands-on background across:
• Cloud Security

• System / Platform Security

• Network Security
• Experience designing security architectures for enterprise and large-scale environments.

Technical Expertise

• IAM / PAM: SailPoint, BeyondTrust, CyberArk, Entra ID, Okta (or equivalents)
• Identity protocols: SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, LDAP
• Cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Network and system security architecture concepts
• Security architecture frameworks and standards

Certifications (Strongly Preferred)

• CISSP, CISM, or SABSA
• Cloud security certifications
• IAM or PAM vendor certifications

Why join us?

• We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues
• You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools
• Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards
• 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
• You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live Next Steps If this sounds like the ideal role, career and company for you, click below to apply.
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