Manager, Security Operations (Sentinel)

Avanade Company•Atlanta, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is open to candidates in most major US cities; Approved locations are listed on this 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 Manager 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
Proven ability to manage client expectations
Proven ability to contribute to pre sales or solution shaping
Strong familiarity with Microsoft 365 Security
Strong familiarity with Azure security services
Strong familiarity with Zero Trust principles

Responsibilities

Delivering security monitoring and incident response services using Microsoft Sentinel
Helping clients detect, investigate, and respond to security threats in hybrid and cloud environments
Contributing to the design, implementation, tuning, and ongoing operation of Sentinel-based security solutions
Supporting clients in improving their security posture and operational maturity
Demonstrating Avanade’s values, professional consulting behaviors, and a strong focus on quality and outcomes