Associate Manager, Security Operations (Sentinel)
About The Position
This position is open to candidates located in the locations listed on the job requisition. Candidates are welcome to work remotely or out of one of our regional offices. Travel is required. Avanade’s Security Practice supports clients in protecting, detecting, and responding to cyber threats using Microsoft’s security ecosystem. This role sits within Security Operations and focuses on delivering managed and co-managed security monitoring, detection engineering, incident response, and continuous improvement using Microsoft Sentinel as the primary SIEM and SOAR platform. The role operates in a client-facing, delivery-focused environment and collaborates closely with client security teams, Avanade delivery teams, and Microsoft partners. Role Overview The Security Operations Consultant is responsible for delivering security monitoring and incident response services using Microsoft Sentinel, helping clients detect, investigate, and respond to security threats in hybrid and cloud environments. This role contributes to the design, implementation, tuning, and ongoing operation of Sentinel-based security solutions and supports clients in improving their security posture and operational maturity. The role operates in a matrixed delivery environment, working directly with clients, internal security architects, and Microsoft-aligned teams. As a client-facing role, this position is expected to demonstrate Avanade’s values, professional consulting behaviors, and a strong focus on quality and outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience & certifications
- 7+ years cybersecurity experience with hands-on delivery and leading workstreams & delivery teams
- 2+ years consulting experience
- Microsoft Security Certifications
- Experience delivering security solutions across one or more domains: Cyber Defense / SOC / XDR, Identity & Access Management, Data Protection & Compliance, Cloud & Infrastructure Security
- Proven ability to: Lead delivery teams, Manage client expectations, Contribute to pre sales or solution shaping
- Strong familiarity with: Microsoft 365 Security, Azure security services, Zero Trust principles
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- long-term disability coverage
- a 401(k) plan
- bonus opportunities
- paid holidays
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
