Posted:
4/16/2026, 1:20:55 AM
Location(s):
Lisbon, Portugal
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
IT & Security
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
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Job Summary
We are seeking a highly qualified professional to join our team as a Network Security Operations Engineer (MS NOC). This role is responsible for maintaining and supporting daily network security operations, including configuration, troubleshooting, and policy execution. The position works closely with the SOC to coordinate threat handling and ensure the stability, security, and reliability of security services within the MS-NOC Services framework.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in network security operations or engineering
Operational maturity level 3 or higher, with ability to work autonomously on complex security tasks
Proven experience collaborating with SOC teams on correlated incidents and secure operational execution
Strong understanding of ITIL-aligned operational processes and security governance
Ability to operate in business-critical environments with high standards of auditability and control
Responsibilities
Execute, maintain, and troubleshoot network security configurations and incidents
Collaborate closely with SOC teams for event correlation, investigation, and incident response workflows
Operate and enforce security policies across perimeter security domains
Support security controls during events such as anomalies, threats, or service degradation
Ensure all changes are documented, auditable, and executed through formal change management processes
Document technical solutions, procedures, and lessons learned
Contribute to continuous improvement of security operations, including process optimization and automation where applicable
Technical Skills (Must-Have)
Hands-on experience with firewall and perimeter security operations, including policy enforcement and lifecycle management
Strong exposure to NGFW, IPS, IDS, segmentation, and SIEM integration
Operational experience with common security platforms, including:
Check Point (SmartConsole, SmartEvent, CloudGuard)
Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer)
Palo Alto Networks (PAN‑OS, Panorama, Prisma Cloud)
Netskope
Policy governance tools such as Tufin
Strong ITSM and operational discipline using ServiceNow
Experience with log and analytics platforms such as Splunk or Elasticsearch for investigations and evidence gathering
Certifications (Expected)
CCNA
CompTIA Security+
Fortinet NSE 4 – FortiOS
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Nice to Have
Experience in large-scale or multi-region security operations
Basic scripting or automation skills for security operations
Exposure to cloud security and SASE models
Experience working in regulated or tender-based service environments
Additional Information
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 791,000 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
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