Cyber Defense Manager

Accenture the Netherlands; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Global client exposure

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Accenture the Netherlands is seeking a Cyber Defense Manager to lead transformation and maturation of clients' Security Operations and MxDR capabilities.

You will advise senior stakeholders, drive SOC modernization, mentor teams, and support business development with global clients, applying expertise in SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and threat analytics.

This client-facing role offers career growth, collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Extensive cybersecurity consulting experience with client-facing roles.
• Proven leadership in cyber defense or SOC transformation.
• Fluent English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior stakeholders on Cyber Defense strategy, SOC transformation, and MxDR adoption.
• Define target operating models, maturity roadmaps, and improvement initiatives for Security Operations.
• Lead or support responses to Requests for Proposal (RfPs) and craft compelling solution narratives for Cyber Defense opportunities.
• Mentor junior and mid-level team members and manage delivery of Cyber Defense transformations.
• Drive business development by identifying opportunities and building client relationships.
• Oversee detection engineering, threat analytics, automation, and SOC operating processes.

Skills

Cyber Defense

Security Operations

SOC Transformation

MxDR Solutions

Client Advisory

Leadership

Stakeholder Mgmt

SIEM

EDR/XDR

Dutch & English

Job description

Are you interested in being part of a dynamic team that leverages cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to help clients stay ahead of cyber threats? Would you like to work on impactful projects, collaborate with industry-leading professionals, and grow your career in a supportive and inclusive environment?

As a Cyber Defense Manager, you will take a leading role in transforming and maturing our clients' Cyber Defense capabilities. You will independently advise organizations on Security Operations transformation, SOC modernization, and Managed Extended Detection and Response (MxDR) solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, lead multidisciplinary teams, contribute to business growth, and shape how our clients evolve their threat detection, response, and cyber resilience strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Client Advisory

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders on Cyber Defense strategy, SOC transformation, and MxDR adoption.
• Assess existing Security Operations capabilities and define target operating models, maturity roadmaps, and improvement initiatives.
• Guide clients in optimizing detection engineering, threat analytics, automation, and SOC operating processes.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead project teams in delivering Cyber Defense transformations and managed detection services.
• Mentor junior and mid-level team members, helping them develop their technical, advisory, and consulting skills.

Business Development & Market Growth

• Drive business development by identifying opportunities, building client relationships, and supporting sales cycles.
• Lead or support responses to Requests for Proposal (RfPs) and craft compelling solution narratives for Cyber Defense opportunities.
• Extensive experience in Cybersecurity, with a focus on Security Operations, Cyber Defense, or SOC transformation roles.
• Consulting Experience: Demonstrated success in delivering consulting engagements and working in client-facing roles.
• Demonstrated leadership/managerial experience (e.g., team lead, workstream lead, project lead).
• Proven ability to independently engage with senior client stakeholders and provide strategic guidance.
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and MxDR solutions, with familiarity in:
• Google Chronicle
• Microsoft Defender / Sentinel
• CrowdStrike
• Splunk
• Cyber Defense Knowledge: Solid understanding of modern Cyber Defense processes, including threat detection, automation, and analytics.
• Fluent English and Dutch

What We Offer

• A collaborative and innovative environment where you can make a real impact.
• Opportunities to work with leading-edge technologies and global clients.
• Career development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.
• A supportive team culture that values diversity and inclusion.

If you are passionate about Cyber Defense, thrive in a client-facing role, and are ready to take your career to the next level.