Security Engineer SIEM And SOAR Specialist Team Lead

Accenture in the Philippines; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 HMO and Life Insurance

Performance bonus

13th Month Pay

Flexible working arrangements

Company-sponsored training and upskill

Expanded maternity/paternity benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive and collaborative culture

Job summary

Accenture in the Philippines is seeking a Specialist/Team Lead to design, implement, and optimize SIEM and SOAR capabilities while mentoring engineers and transforming security operations.

You will lead SIEM architecture, build advanced detection and automation, and collaborate with SOC and incident response teams to improve threat detection and response times. Hybrid work and Cubao office are available.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of cybersecurity experience with hands-on SIEM/SOAR expertise.
• Experience leading small teams, workstreams, or engineering initiatives.
• SOC experience is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and optimization of SIEM capabilities.
• Lead development of automated SOAR playbooks and orchestration workflows.
• Mentor and coach security engineers and analysts; ensure best practices.

Skills

SIEM engineering

SOAR engineering

Team leadership

Python scripting

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

QRadar

ArcSight

Google SecOps

Job description

Job Description:

Lead Security Engineering and Automate Cyber Defense

Join Accenture's Cybersecurity team as a Specialist/Team Lead, where you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of SIEM and SOAR capabilities while mentoring engineers and supporting security operations transformation initiatives.

What You’ll Do

SIEM Engineering

• Design and implement scalable SIEM architectures across enterprise environments.
• Lead development of advanced detection use cases, correlation rules, dashboards, and reporting capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvements in log management, visibility, and threat detection effectiveness.
• Provide technical leadership during SIEM deployments and enhancements.

SOAR & Security Automation

• Lead development of automated incident response playbooks and orchestration workflows.
• Identify automation opportunities that improve SOC efficiency and reduce response times.
• Integrate SOAR platforms with threat intelligence, ticketing systems, and security technologies.
• Partner with SOC, Threat Hunting, and Incident Response teams to improve operational effectiveness.

Team Leadership & Operations

• Serve as the technical lead for assigned projects and initiatives.
• Coach and mentor junior security engineers and analysts.
• Review engineering deliverables and ensure adherence to cybersecurity best practices.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant cybersecurity experience, with strong hands‑on expertise in SIEM and/or SOAR engineering.
• Experience leading small teams, workstreams, or engineering initiatives.
• SOC experience is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Technical Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience in one or more SIEM platforms:
• Splunk
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Google SecOps
• QRadar
• ArcSight
• Experience designing and implementing SOAR playbooks and automation workflows.
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting.
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS Controls, and detection engineering concepts.
• Experience with cloud security technologies and modern security operations tools.

Work Setup

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Cubao office location
• Amenable to possible shifting schedules

Why Join Accenture?

At Accenture, you’ll work on impactful projects using emerging technologies while collaborating with some of the industry's top cybersecurity professionals.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary package
• Performance bonus and 13th Month Pay
• Day 1 HMO and Life Insurance coverage
• Flexible working arrangements*
• Company-sponsored training, upskilling, and certifications
• Expanded maternity and paternity benefits*
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive and collaborative work culture
• Terms and conditions apply.

Be Part of an Inclusive Workplace

At Accenture, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.