Avanade

Senior Manager, SOC Modernization – Cyber Defense

Avanade

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Los AngelesCaliforniaNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $183,200 - $230,850 per year

Job Level

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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