Platform Security Lead

Posted:
1/11/2026, 2:47:07 PM

Location(s):
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt ⋅ Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

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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.

We are looking for a Senior Manager, SAP Security to drive the growth of our SAP Security practice across EMEA. This role is ideal for someone with a strong mix of business development, solution architecture, and technical delivery expertise. You will play a critical role in expanding our sales pipeline, winning deals, and scaling our team, while ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality SAP security solutions.

What You’ll Do:

Growth & Sales

  • Develop and execute lead generation strategies to expand our SAP Security pipeline.​

  • Lead pre-sales efforts, including client engagement, bid development, and proposal creation.

  • Qualify leads and shape solutions that align with client needs, balancing security, business objectives, and cost-effectiveness.

  • Price deals effectively and develop competitive commercial models.

  • Drive internal marketing and awareness of our SAP Security offerings across the wider organization.

  • Build and maintain trusted client relationships, identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities.

  • Collaborate with global teams to refine service offerings and leverage existing capabilities.


Solution Architecture & Delivery

  • Design and architect end-to-end SAP Security and GRC solutions, covering on-premises and cloud environments.

  • Provide technical leadership on projects, ensuring secure and scalable SAP implementations.

  • Oversee security assessments, roadmap development, and remediation planning.

  • Innovate by automating security processes and introducing new methodologies.

  • Lead teams to successfully deliver projects on time and within budget.


Hiring & Team Expansion

  • Define and execute a hiring strategy to build a high-performing SAP Security team.

  • Lead recruitment efforts, identifying and attracting top talent.

  • Act as a mentor and people leader, fostering growth and professional development within the team.

What You Bring:

  • Proven experience in SAP Security, GRC, and Solution Architecture with a strong commercial mindset.

  • Track record of winning new business, growing sales, and driving revenue within a consulting or services environment.

  • Ability to price, structure, and staff deals effectively.

  • Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills.

  • Experience leading and delivering complex SAP Security projects.

  • Knowledge of SAP GRC (Access Control, Process Control, Risk Management), Cloud Security, and Identity & Access Management.

  • Ability to work across multiple industries (e.g., oil & gas, manufacturing, finance) and adapt solutions accordingly.

  • Fluency in English; an additional European language is a plus.


Nice to Have:

  • Experience in SAP BTP Security, IAG, IAS, or other emerging SAP security technologies.

  • Understanding of cloud security principles and cybersecurity frameworks.

  • Strong knowledge of Segregation of Duties (SoD) and risk management best practices.

  • This role is for someone who thrives in both business and technical leadership, combining deep SAP security expertise with the ability to sell, scale, and deliver.

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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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.

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