Agentic SOC Modernization Lead

Accenture PLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Manager-level leader for the CyberResilience & Defense practice in the US. You will drive end-to-end SOC modernization engagements, mentor teams, and collaborate with clients at the director and C-suite level to translate defensive security concepts into business terms.

You will shape offerings, contribute to assets and accelerators, and lead workstreams across SIEM/SOAR/EDR platforms while partnering with technology vendors.

Qualifications

• Executive communication skills; ability to distill technical complexity for C-suite audiences.
• Experience in security operations across multiple domains.
• Leadership experience in SOC or security architecture roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SOC modernization engagements from assessment to design and oversight.
• Develop SOC maturity roadmaps, operating models, and playbook frameworks.
• Lead threat detection engineering, triage workflow redesign, and KPI framework development.
• Integrate SIEM, SOAR, EDR, NDR, and UEBA platforms in modernization programs.
• Mentor senior consultants and architects on the team.

Skills

Executive communication

C-suite storytelling

Security operations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Manager-level leader for the CyberResilience & Defense practice in the US. You will drive end-to-end SOC modernization engagements, mentor teams, and collaborate with clients at the director and C-suite level to translate defensive security concepts into business terms.

You will shape offerings, contribute to assets and accelerators, and lead workstreams across SIEM/SOAR/EDR platforms while partnering with technology vendors.