Title: Cybersecurity Strategy and GRC SME

Location: Doha, Qatar

About Accenture

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About 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. 

Responsibilities:

• As a Security Delivery Lead, you will be responsible for leading the implementation and delivery of Security Services projects, leveraging our global delivery capability (method, tools, training, assets).
• You will be expected to be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep knowledge and experience in Security Administration.
• You should have influencing and advisory skills and be responsible for team decisions.
• Additionally, you will engage with multiple teams and contribute to key decisions.
• You will also be expected to provide solutions to problems that apply across multiple teams.
• Master proficiency in Security Administration is required. Master proficiency in Security Delivery Governance, Expert proficiency in Security Strategy & Planning, and Master proficiency in Security Quality Assurance are recommended.
• Develop and implement security strategies and plans to ensure the protection of company assets
• Lead and manage a team of security professionals to deliver high-quality security services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address security risks and vulnerabilities
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends and technologies to continuously improve security practices
• Drive the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and standards

Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Flexibility to travel
• Consulting, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Fluent in Arabic and English language
• Ability to effectively communicate insights relating to an organization’s threat environment to improve its risk management posture.
• Ability to work with the organization's leadership to provide a comprehensive, organization wide approach to address Cybersecurity risk and compliance.
• Ability to work with the organization's leadership to develop a risk management strategy to address Cybersecurity related risks.
• Ability to develop and maintain Cybersecurity policies, standards and related documentations to support business strategy and maintain compliance with legislative, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
• Ability to communicate technical and planning information at the same level as a stakeholder’s understanding.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk assessment, mitigation, and treatment methods.
• Knowledge of relevant Cybersecurity aspects of legislative and regulatory requirements, relating to ethics and privacy.
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities posed by new technologies and malicious actors.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk assessment, mitigation, and management methods.
• Knowledge of the likely operational impact on an organization of Cybersecurity breaches.
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity authentication, authorization, and access control methods.
• Knowledge of vulnerabilities in applications and their likely impact.
• Knowledge of national Cybersecurity laws and regulations such as SAMA CSF, NCA ECC, etc.
• Knowledge of common information security standards, such as: ISO 27001/27002, NIST, PCI DSS, ITIL, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information security, Cybersecurity or relevant.
• 8+ years of experience.
• Should be Certified in CRISC, GRCP, ISO 27001 LI or equal 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

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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 750,000 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. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song. These capabilities, 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