Security Associate/Intern

Role: Security Intern

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About Accenture

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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.

About the internship

We will offer you a challenging internship that gives you a flavor of and a good fundamental to understand how it is to work as a consultant for a large global consulting company. The projects you will be deployed to will be real-life ongoing project for one of our large clients in the Middle - East region. You will work in teams with experienced Accenture and client teams with a variety of educational backgrounds, with good help, guidance and support from one or more Accenture Consultants and/or Project-Leads.  High-performing candidates have a good chance to be offered a permanent position with us after the internship is conducted.

Qualification:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in computer science, Information technology, etc.
• Knowledge/experience in cyber security, information security etc.
• A track record of strong academic performance
• Excellent command of the English language and good communication, as well as interpersonal skills.
• Good analysis skills.
• Preference would be given to candidates with certifications like GIAC GCIH, GPEN, or similar certificate

Qualification:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in computer science, Information technology, etc.
• Knowledge/experience in cyber security, information security etc.
• A track record of strong academic performance
• Ability to meet travel requirements, when applicable
• Excellent command of the English language and good communication, as well as interpersonal  
• skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skill

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

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Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 774,000 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 atwww.accenture.com

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