Security Engineer

Accenture; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th Month Pay

Day 1 HMO & Life Insurance

Expanded maternity leave

Expanded paternity leave

Flexible working arrangements

Upskilling and certification trainings

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Car and housing plan

Job summary

Accenture Philippines is seeking Security Engineers to design, implement, and manage security monitoring and automated response capabilities. You will partner with SOC teams, threat analysts, and IT stakeholders to strengthen detection coverage and accelerate incident response through automation.

The role offers opportunities to work on diverse security domains, develop correlation rules, and advance your tech stack through certifications and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3–8 years of cybersecurity experience, with hands‑on SIEM/SOAR engineering exposure.
• Experience in a SOC environment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Google SecOps, QRadar, Elastic).
• Develop automated playbooks for incident response, alert triage, and threat intelligence enrichment.
• Collaborate with SOC analysts to streamline workflows and improve response efficiency.
• Maintain integrations with ticketing systems, threat intel feeds, and security tools.

Skills

SIEM/SOAR engineering

Incident response automation

Threat detection

Python scripting

Team collaboration

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

QRadar

ArcSight

Google SecOps

Cortex XSOAR

Splunk SOAR

IBM Resilient

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

Ready to join Accenture’s team of empowered people? We’re looking for candidates with the following skills and experience for this role. Do you fit the profile? If you do, we’d love to hear from you!

In adherence to Accenture’s process of Identity Verification, your resume or CV must include your photo to ensure the accuracy of your application.

Who we are:

Accenture in the Philippines is a pioneer in Accenture’s global delivery network. Over the past 30 years, we have expanded our capabilities to become a powerhouse company providing end-to-end technology and business services. As part of Accenture’s global footprint in over 120 countries, covering 40-plus industries, we have been working with the biggest companies in the country and around the globe.

Innovation, a constant at Accenture, enables us to find new ways to stay ahead of our clients’ challenges. Our inclusive, diverse, and strong culture of equality helps us constantly drive innovation in the workplace. By combining our industry expertise and the deep skills of our people with the latest technologies and our uncompromising high-performance standards, we help organizations grow their business and succeed in the digital age.

What’s in it for you?

At Accenture you will work on meaningful and innovative projects, powered by the latest technologies. You’ll be immersed in industry best practices such as event-driven architectures and domain-driven designs. Accenture will continually invest in your learning and growth. You'll work with Accenture’s certified practitioners, and Accenture will support you in growing your own tech stack and certifications.

Role Overview

We are looking for Security Engineers to design, implement, and manage security monitoring and automated response capabilities. You will partner closely with SOC teams, threat analysts, and IT stakeholders to strengthen detection coverage and accelerate incident response through automation.

Key Responsibilities

SIEM Engineering & Management

• Design, implement, and optimize SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Google SecOps, QRadar, Elastic).

• Develop and maintain correlation rules, dashboards, and reports to identify threats and anomalies.

• Integrate diverse data sources (network, endpoints, cloud, applications) into the SIEM platform.

• Enhance data ingestion, parsing, and normalization to improve detection quality and reduce noise.

SOAR & Automation

• Implement and manage SOAR platforms (e.g., Cortex XSOAR, Splunk SOAR, IBM Resilient).

• Develop automated playbooks for incident response, alert triage, and threat intelligence enrichment.

• Collaborate with SOC analysts to streamline workflows and improve response efficiency.

• Maintain integrations with ticketing systems, threat intel feeds, and security tools.

Security Engineering & Operations Support

• Support incident response by delivering actionable alerts and automation-driven insights.

• Conduct root cause analysis of recurring threats and implement engineering solutions.

• Partner with audit and compliance teams to align security controls with regulatory standards.

• Provide training and documentation for SOC and IT teams on SIEM/SOAR platforms.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field.

• 3–8 years of cybersecurity experience, with hands‑on SIEM/SOAR engineering exposure.

• Experience in a SOC environment is highly preferred.

Core Technical Skills

• Proven experience with at least one SIEM platform (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, ArcSight, Google SecOps).

• Hands‑on experience developing SOAR playbooks and automation workflows.

• Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) for automation and integrations.

• Knowledge of frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or CIS Controls.

• Familiarity with EDR/XDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Work Setup

• Willing to work on a shifting schedule.

• Open to hybrid or on‑site work (Cyberpark, Cubao).

What we believe:

All our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more durable company for future generations to create positive, long‑lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with.

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you require reasonable accommodation to enable your participation in the recruitment process, they will be happy to assist you.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Total Rewards (Compensation, Performance Bonus, 13th Month Pay, Day 1 HMO & Life Insurance Coverage)

• Expanded maternity leave up to 120 days*

• Expanded paternity leave up to 30 days*

• Flexible Working Arrangements*

• Healthy and Encouraging Work Environment

• Company-sponsored trainings like upskilling and certification

• Employee Stock Purchase Pan

• Loyalty and Christmas Gift

• Inclusion and Diversity Benefits

• Car and housing plan*

*Terms & Conditions apply

Equal employment Opportunity Statement:

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.