Network Security & SOC Consultant
AccentureSummary
Join Accenture's Cyber Defense team as a Network Security & SOC Consultant. You will strengthen organizations' security posture by managing threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring. This role involves implementing and maintaining network security solutions like firewalls and IDS/IPS, analyzing security events, and contributing to the continuous improvement of cyber defense strategies.
Required Skills
Details
- Experience Required
- 2+ years
- Posted
- ~Jul 1, 2026
Description
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
• Investigate security events, identify root causes, and support incident response and containment activities
• Implement and maintain network security solutions such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and endpoint protection
• Support SOC operations including use-case development, log analysis, and tuning to reduce false positives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen detection capabilities and improve incident response processes
• Conduct threat hunting and vulnerability analysis to proactively identify potential risks
• Document incidents, procedures, and technical configurations to support knowledge sharing and compliance
• Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and cyber defense maturity enhancements
Required Qualifications
• 2–6 years of experience in network security, SOC operations, or cybersecurity-related roles
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar) and security monitoring workflows
• Knowledge of network security concepts such as TCP/IP, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and secure network architecture
• Understanding of incident response lifecycle, threat detection, and vulnerability management
• Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK)
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
• Exposure to threat intelligence platforms and threat hunting methodologies
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CEH, CySA+, GCIH, or equivalent
• Experience in automation or scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for security operations
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
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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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