Security Engineer (SIEM & SOAR) | Associate Manager

Accenture; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

13th month pay & bonus

HMO & Life Insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Sponsorship for training & certs

Maternity & paternity benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an Associate Manager to lead security engineering initiatives, specializing in SIEM and SOAR, for global clients. The role focuses on delivering secure, automated operations and maturity across security programs.

You will oversee teams, guide delivery, and ensure quality across multiple security engineering projects, while collaborating with clients and SOC leaders to advance security capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant cybersecurity experience with strong SIEM and/or SOAR engineering expertise.
• 2–3 years of people management, supervisory, or team leadership experience.
• Proven experience delivering security engineering projects and client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-scale SIEM and SOAR solutions.
• Drive automation programs that improve detection coverage, response times, and operational efficiency.
• Lead and mentor cybersecurity engineering teams and manage project delivery, staffing, and client communications.

Skills

Security engineering

SIEM

SOAR

People management

Client engagement

Scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash)

MITRE ATT&CK/NIST/CIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

Google SecOps

QRadar

ArcSight

Job description

Drive Security Engineering Excellence and Lead Cyber Defense Transformation

Join Accenture's Cybersecurity team as an Associate Manager and lead the strategic development of SIEM and SOAR capabilities for global clients. You will be responsible for driving delivery excellence, leading teams, and enabling modern, automation-driven security operations.

What You'll Do

Security Engineering Leadership

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-scale SIEM and SOAR solutions.
• Define security monitoring strategies, detection roadmaps, and automation initiatives.
• Establish engineering standards, operational processes, and governance models.
• Oversee complex platform integrations across cloud, endpoint, identity, and network security technologies.

Security Operations Transformation

• Drive automation programs that improve detection coverage, response times, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with SOC leadership, threat hunting teams, and client stakeholders to mature security operations capabilities.
• Identify emerging threats and recommend enhancements to detection and response strategies.
• Support audit, compliance, and risk management requirements.

People & Delivery Leadership

• Lead and mentor cybersecurity engineering teams.
• Manage project delivery, staffing, stakeholder engagement, and client communications.
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance across multiple initiatives.
• Build team capabilities through coaching, training, and career development.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant cybersecurity experience with strong SIEM and/or SOAR engineering expertise.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of people management, supervisory, or team leadership experience.
• Proven experience delivering security engineering projects and client engagements.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in one or more SIEM platforms: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Google SecOps, QRadar, ArcSight.
• Experience leading security automation and SOAR programs.
• Strong scripting and automation capabilities using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Advanced knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS Controls, threat detection, and incident response methodologies.
• Experience with cloud security, security architecture, and enterprise security operations.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

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