
Senior Manager, SOC Modernization – Cyber Defense
Avanade
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles • California • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $183,200 - $230,850 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- 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
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, KQL, automation, SOC models, compliance, and consolidation strategies
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
- a 401(k) plan
- bonus opportunities
- paid holidays
- paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
cybersecuritySOC operationssolution architectureMicrosoft SentinelDefender XDRSIEMKQLautomationSOARsecurity tooling
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationpresentation skillsadvisory skillsstrategic thinking