Agentic SOC Modernization Leader

Accenture PLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 294,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a senior(Security Operations) leader to drive end-to-end SOC modernization engagements across clients. You will design target-state architectures, oversee technology selection, and guide implementation while mentoring junior staff.

You will develop SOC maturity roadmaps, staffing models, and playbook frameworks, with emphasis on integrating SIEM/SOAR platforms and AI security considerations. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in security operations across multiple domains.
• Minimum 3 years in leadership, SOC, Security Architecture or equivalent consulting roles.
• Experience with log ingestion architectures, normalization schemas, data routing for telemetry quality.
• Experience with threat intelligence frameworks and detection engineering methodologies.
• Experience on leading SIEM/SOAR platforms.
• Bachelor-level education or equivalent work experience (12 years).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SOC modernization engagements from current-state through target-state design and implementation oversight.
• Develop SOC maturity roadmaps, operating models, staffing models, and playbook frameworks for clients.
• Lead threat detection engineering, triage workflow redesign, and KPI framework development.
• Integrate SIEM, SOAR, TIP, EDR, NDR, and UEBA platforms as part of modernization programs.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to create cutting-edge capabilities powered by technology partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with technology partners to support go-to-market efforts.
• Develop and mentor senior consultants, managers, and architects on the team.
• Work with adjacent domains to deliver integrated security solutions.

Skills

Security operations

SOC modernization

Threat detection engineering

Executive communication

Client relationship management

Leadership

AI security

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

Palo Alto

CrowdStrike

Job description

Accenture is seeking a senior(Security Operations) leader to drive end-to-end SOC modernization engagements across clients. You will design target-state architectures, oversee technology selection, and guide implementation while mentoring junior staff.

You will develop SOC maturity roadmaps, staffing models, and playbook frameworks, with emphasis on integrating SIEM/SOAR platforms and AI security considerations. Travel may be required.