Network Associate Manager

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.

Accenture is hiring a passionate and skilled Network Security Operations Manager 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 :

Lead and operate enterprise Network Security services, including NDR, DDoS protection, firewalls, sandboxing, and WAF across on‑prem and cloud environments.

Provide technical and operational leadership to teams managing firewalls, web application security, sandboxing, and threat detection.

Oversee response and escalation for network and application‑layer security incidents, including DDoS attacks and advanced threats.

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, , Arbor, Darktrace, FireEye, Zscaler, Forcepoint, Symantec, Proofpoint, and Trend Micro.

Strong understanding of NDR, DDoS protection, firewall governance, sandboxing, and web application security across on‑prem and cloud platforms.

Hands‑on experience implementing, operating, and designing network security solutions independently.

Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Relevant security certifications are an advantage.