Cyber Defense & Resilience Senior Manager - Security Operations

Deloitte • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Are you interested in working in a dynamic environment that offers opportunities for professional growth and new responsibilities? If so, Deloitte could be the place for you. Traditional security programs have often been unsuccessful in unifying the need to both secure and support technology innovation required by the business. Join Deloitte's Cyber Defense & Resilience (D&R) Security Operations team and become a member of the largest group of cybersecurity professionals worldwide. Recruiting for this role ends on 1/15/2026 Work you'll do As a Senior Manager in Security Operations you will be at the front lines with our clients supporting them with their security operations strategy specifically around SOC transformation, Next-Generation SIEMs, data lakes and brokers, analytics/AI and detection engineering across a variety of leading technology platforms. This will include:
Advise clients on strategy and designing and implementing, migrating, and operating Next-Gen SIEM solutions (e.g. Google SecOps, PANW XSIAM, Crowdstrike NGSIEM, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk) Maintain client relationships by developing a reputation as an strategic thought leader who delivers exceptional results. Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on SOC security solutions for senior business and technology stakeholders. Lead SOC security teams at industry leading clients for deploying and advising on SOC Transformation and Engineering services. Lead business development activities such as defining scope of services, building resource estimates and related pricing, packaging proposals and supporting the delivery of the proposal to secure new work Lead the overall delivery of multiple projects in a project leader and program manager role, overseeing the activities of onsite and offshore engineers and architects Function as the primary client day to day interface building rapport and trust with the client Review and oversee the generation of all project deliverables such as assessment reports, system designs/ architectures and risk/security recommendations Maintain strong domain knowledge of SOC and broader Defense and Resilience solutions Architect, design, and implement large-scale Next Gen SIEM deployments/migrations/upgrades with a project team Supporting proof of concept and production deployments of SOC capabilities Lead teams troubleshooting system level problems in a multi-vendor, multi-protocol network environment. Lead teams documenting platform technical issues, analysis, client communication, and resolution as part of cyber risk mitigation steps. Lead eminence activities, such as whitepapers and POV's pertaining to SOC technologies Lead talent processes in the senior manager role such as for recruiting and coaching of employees in the offering team The team Deloitte Cyber team helps complex organizations more confidently pursue their growth, innovation and performance agendas through proactive management of the associated cyber risks. Our professionals provide advisory and implementation services that integrate risk, regulatory, and technology skills to help clients transform their legacy programs into proactive cyber risk programs. Join the team developing the future state of cyber risk solutions.

Requirements

• Candidates must meet one of the following experience profiles: Option 1: 10+ years of experience in technical consulting, client problem solving, and architecting/designing security solutions, with a strong focus on Next Gen SOC technologies (such as Crowdstrike, Microsoft, Google, Palo Alto platforms). This experience should include leadership roles responsible for project scope, pricing, and delivery, as well as leading multiple proposals and projects concurrently. OR Option 2: 6+ years of technical or leadership experience in enterprise security operations or infrastructure operations, plus an additional 3+ years in consulting leadership roles.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• BA/BS Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Security, Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent experience
• Limited visa sponsorship may be available

Nice To Haves

• Previous Consulting experience preferred.
• Certifications such as: Microsoft new roles-based certifications (eg. SC 200), CCSP, CCSK, CISSP, CCNP, CCNA, MCSE, MCSA certification a plus.
• Knowledge of security and privacy-related industry standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001/2, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, CSA CCM) is a plus.
• Experience with engaging C-Level executives and developing cyber risk strategies to address broad security issues.
• Experience with leading multiple distributed teams across different geographies.
• Ability to develop compelling proposals for client to clearly articulate the need for information security.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on strategy and designing and implementing, migrating, and operating Next-Gen SIEM solutions (e.g. Google SecOps, PANW XSIAM, Crowdstrike NGSIEM, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk)
• Maintain client relationships by developing a reputation as an strategic thought leader who delivers exceptional results.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on SOC security solutions for senior business and technology stakeholders.
• Lead SOC security teams at industry leading clients for deploying and advising on SOC Transformation and Engineering services.
• Lead business development activities such as defining scope of services, building resource estimates and related pricing, packaging proposals and supporting the delivery of the proposal to secure new work
• Lead the overall delivery of multiple projects in a project leader and program manager role, overseeing the activities of onsite and offshore engineers and architects
• Function as the primary client day to day interface building rapport and trust with the client
• Review and oversee the generation of all project deliverables such as assessment reports, system designs/ architectures and risk/security recommendations
• Maintain strong domain knowledge of SOC and broader Defense and Resilience solutions
• Architect, design, and implement large-scale Next Gen SIEM deployments/migrations/upgrades with a project team
• Supporting proof of concept and production deployments of SOC capabilities
• Lead teams troubleshooting system level problems in a multi-vendor, multi-protocol network environment.
• Lead teams documenting platform technical issues, analysis, client communication, and resolution as part of cyber risk mitigation steps.
• Lead eminence activities, such as whitepapers and POV's pertaining to SOC technologies
• Lead talent processes in the senior manager role such as for recruiting and coaching of employees in the offering team

Benefits

• At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits.
• From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees