Intelligent Cyber Defense Senior Manager
About the role
Key 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/response, and maturing SOC capabilities.
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Required Qualifications
- 8+ years' experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, solution architecture, consulting, or technical presales.
- Proven background with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR, and SOC modernization for enterprises.
- Experience integrating third-party tools into SIEM or XDR platforms.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Preferred: Experience with broader Microsoft security products, automation, industry certifications (e.g., SC-200, AZ-500, CISSP).
Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 9 /22/2026 and open for at least 3 days .
Avanade offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Avanade
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