Security Engineer (SIEM & SOAR) | Specialist / Team Lead

Accenture; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Performance bonus

HMO and Life Insurance coverage

Flexible working arrangements

Training, upskilling, and certs

Expanded maternity/paternity benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive work culture

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to design, implement, and optimize SIEM and SOAR capabilities within our Cybersecurity team. You will mentor engineers, drive security operations transformation, and collaborate with clients to deliver robust threat detection and automated incident response.

The role emphasizes hands-on SIEM/SOAR work, leadership of small teams, and contributions to security architecture across enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of cybersecurity experience with hands-on SIEM/SOAR engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize SIEM architectures across enterprise environments.
• Lead development of SOAR playbooks and automation workflows.
• Mentor engineers and analysts; review deliverables for cybersecurity best practices.

Skills

SIEM

SOAR

Team leadership

Python

PowerShell

Bash scripting

MITRE ATT&CK

NIST CIS Controls

Cloud security

Education

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

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

QRadar

ArcSight

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

• 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

About Accenture

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