Security Architect - Saudi National

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Security Architect

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Join Accenture Security to pioneer security solutions that blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and managed services. We use cutting‑edge technology to stay ahead of cyber threats and help clients mitigate risks and build resilience.

• 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).

• Architect enterprise‑grade IAM, IGA, and PAM solutions (e.g., SailPoint, Beyond Trust, Cyber Ark, Entra ).
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Proven experience in a Security Architect or equivalent architecture role.
• Hands‑on background in Cloud Security, Identity & Access Management, System / Platform Security, and Network Security.
• Experience designing security architectures for enterprise and large‑scale environments.

• IAM / PAM:
  SailPoint, Beyond Trust, Cyber Ark, Entra , 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.

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

• Transparent, fast‑paced career progression focused on strengths and continuous coaching.
• Work alongside experts solving industry challenges with innovative tools.
• Flexible work arrangements and competitive rewards.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art technology to deepen existing skills.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the communities we serve.