Security Delivery Manager

The role You’ll lead the delivery of security services for clients in Kuwait, with a focus on SOC planning, design, and build-out. You’ll draw on Accenture’s global delivery network (methods, tooling, accelerators, talent) and tailor it to Kuwaiti clients, whether that’s a bank standing up a new SOC, an energy company monitoring critical infrastructure, or a government entity working toward national cyber security requirements. You’ll manage the delivery team day to day and make the calls that keep programs on track. What You’ll Do • Lead delivery of SOC and security operations engagements, from planning and design through to steady-state operations • Manage and guide your team, making decisions on priorities, resourcing, and approach • Track progress against plan and make sure delivery stays aligned with client goals and compliance requirements • Spot risks early and put mitigation in place before they hit timelines or service quality • Solve problems that cut across teams and workstreams, working closely with other delivery leads • Bring fresh ideas to how we deliver, using automation, better tooling, and proven approaches from our global teams • Run regular team check-ins and knowledge-sharing sessions so learning spreads fast • Gather client feedback and use it to sharpen our services What You Bring • Strong, hands-on experience planning and building SOCs, including operating models, use case development, and onboarding of log sources • Solid working experience with Splunk SIEM operations • Good grasp of delivery governance, including reporting, risk management, and quality control • Experience leading and developing delivery teams • Ability to communicate clearly with technical teams and client stakeholders alike • Experience in the GCC market and familiarity with regional regulatory expectations Preferred Certifications • CISSP, CISM, or GCIH (at least one) • Splunk Core Certified Power User or Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin • PMP or equivalent project management certification • Nice to have: CISA, CRISC, or GIAC SOC-related certifications

Strong, hands-on experience planning and building SOCs, including operating models, use case development, and onboarding of log sources. Solid working experience with Splunk SIEM operations. Good grasp of delivery governance, including reporting, risk management, and quality control. Experience leading and developing delivery teams. Ability to communicate clearly with technical teams and client stakeholders alike. Experience in the GCC market and familiarity with regional regulatory expectations. Preferred Certifications include CISSP, CISM, or GCIH (at least one); Splunk Core Certified Power User or Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin; PMP or equivalent project management certification; Nice to have: CISA, CRISC, or GIAC SOC-related certifications.

Lead delivery of SOC and security operations engagements, from planning and design through to steady-state operations. Manage and guide your team, making decisions on priorities, resourcing, and approach. Track progress against plan and ensure delivery stays aligned with client goals and compliance requirements. Spot risks early and put mitigation in place before they hit timelines or service quality. Solve problems that cross teams and workstreams, collaborating with other delivery leads. Bring fresh ideas to how we deliver, using automation, better tooling, and proven approaches from our global teams. Run regular team check-ins and knowledge-sharing sessions to accelerate learning. Gather client feedback and use it to sharpen our services.