Intelligent Cyber Defense Senior Manager
About The Position
Avanade is seeking a senior cybersecurity expert to drive its Security Operations Center (SOC) Modernization and Transformation business, with a focus on Microsoft Security solutions. The role shapes client opportunities, leads technical and business discussions, and positions modern SOC capabilities, particularly Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel. The position advises executive and technical stakeholders on SOC strategies, integrations, and operating models; supports client workshops and assessments; and helps organizations improve detection and response, rationalize security tools, and mature SOC capabilities. It also collaborates with sales, alliances, consulting, and technical teams to develop business opportunities and create materials for SOC transformation initiatives.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, solution architecture, consulting, or technical presales.
- Proven background with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR, and enterprise SOC modernization.
- Experience integrating third-party tools into SIEM or XDR platforms.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with broader Microsoft security products.
- Experience with automation.
- Industry certifications such as SC-200, AZ-500, or CISSP.
Responsibilities
- Lead client conversations on SOC modernization, SIEM transformation, XDR adoption, and security operations enhancements.
- Demonstrate how Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR support advanced monitoring and response.
- Create presentations, proposals, and workshop materials for SOC transformation initiatives.
- Collaborate with sales, alliances, consulting, and technical teams to qualify and develop business opportunities.
- Advise executive and technical stakeholders on SOC strategies, integrations, and operating models.
- Support workshops, assessments, and strategic sessions on SIEM, XDR, SOAR, SecOps, and platform consolidation.
- Provide expertise in Microsoft Security architecture and integrating non-Microsoft tools and workflows.
- Assist clients in rationalizing security tooling, improving detection and response, and maturing SOC capabilities.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Bonus opportunities
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
