Security Engineer (SIEM & SOAR) | Associate Manager

Accenture in the Philippines; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

13th Month Pay

Day 1 HMO and Life Insurance coverage

Flexible working arrangements

Company-sponsored training, upskilling

Job summary

Accenture Philippines seeks an Associate Manager to lead SIEM and SOAR initiatives for global clients. You will drive delivery excellence, mentor engineering teams, and enable automation-driven security operations.

Responsibilities include designing enterprise-scale SIEM/SOAR, setting monitoring roadmaps, and guiding cloud/identity/network security integrations. Hybrid work with Cubao office, flexibility in shifting schedules.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant cybersecurity experience with strong SIEM/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, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Drive automation programs that improve detection coverage, response times, and efficiency.
• Lead and mentor cybersecurity engineering teams and manage delivery.

Skills

SIEM engineering

SOAR engineering

Security automation

Python scripting

Threat detection

Cloud security

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / 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.