Accenture SecurityJoin 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. Accenture is hiring a passionate and skilled Network Security SME Lead to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and support of network security services, ensuring the secure and reliable functioning of our network infrastructure and threat management solutions.Responsibilities:Hands‑on experience implementing, operating, and designing network security solutions independently and operate enterprise Network Security services, including Firewalls, WAF, API Security, DDoS, IPS, Mail gateway, Proxy, NAC solutions across on‑prem and cloud environments.Provide technical and operational leadership to teams managing firewalls, web application security, sandboxing, and threat detection.Drive continuous improvement by identifying security gaps, optimization opportunities, and underutilized capabilities.Ensure network security platforms are patched, upgraded, and operated in line with vendor and organizational standards.Support security architecture decisions, audits, compliance activities, and service reporting, acting as an escalation point for stakeholders.Strong understanding in Information Security with strong operational exposure to network security domains.Proven experience leading network security operations teams in complex enterprise environments.Experience with technologies such as F5, FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, Arbor, Darktrace, FireEye, Forcepoint, Symantec.Strong understanding of NDR, DDoS protection, firewall governance, sandboxing, and web application security across on‑prem and cloud platforms.Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills.Relevant security certifications are an advantage.Preferred Certifications:Certification in relevant network security tools such as F5 Certified Administrator, Arbor APS Certification. Industry certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CCNP Security or PNSCE or NSE4 or NSE7 are highly desirable.About AccentureAccenture 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 Equal Employment Opportunity StatementWe believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.