Intelligent Cyber Defense Senior Manager

Avanade Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Avanade Inc. is seeking a senior cybersecurity expert to lead SOC modernization initiatives in the United States, focusing on Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel.

You will shape client opportunities, guide technical and business discussions, and position modern SOC capabilities. Responsibilities include client conversations on SOC transformation, developing workshop materials, and advising executives on SOC strategies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in cybersecurity or SOC operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR.
• Experience integrating third-party tools into SIEM/XDR.

Responsibilities

• Lead client conversations on SOC modernization, SIEM transformation, XDR adoption, and security operations enhancements.
• Demonstrate how Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR support advanced monitoring and response.
• Create presentations, proposals, and workshop materials for SOC transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with sales, alliances, consulting, and technical teams to qualify and develop business opportunities.
• Advise executive and technical stakeholders on SOC strategies, integrations, and operating models.
• Support workshops, assessments, and strategic sessions on SIEM, XDR, SOAR, SecOps, and platform consolidation.
• Provide expertise in Microsoft Security architecture and integrating non-Microsoft tools and workflows.
• Assist clients in rationalizing security tooling, improving detection/response, and maturing SOC capabilities.

Skills

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender XDR

SOC modernization

Solution architecture

Presales

Job description

Seeking a senior cybersecurity expert to drive our Security Operations Center (SOC) Modernization and Transformation business, focusing on Microsoft Security solutions. This role involves shaping client opportunities, leading technical and business discussions, and positioning modern SOC capabilities with emphasis on Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client conversations on SOC modernization, SIEM transformation, XDR adoption, and security operations enhancements.
• Demonstrate how Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR support advanced monitoring and response.
• Create presentations, proposals, and workshop materials for SOC transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with sales, alliances, consulting, and technical teams to qualify and develop business opportunities.
• Advise executive and technical stakeholders on SOC strategies, integrations, and operating models.
• Support workshops, assessments, and strategic sessions on SIEM, XDR, SOAR, SecOps, and platform consolidation.
• Provide expertise in Microsoft Security architecture and integrating non-Microsoft tools and workflows.
• Assist clients in rationalizing security tooling, improving detection/response, and maturing SOC capabilities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years' experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, solution architecture, consulting, or technical presales.
• Proven background with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR, and SOC modernization for enterprises.
• Experience integrating third-party tools into SIEM or XDR platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred: Experience with broader Microsoft security products, automation, industry certifications (e.g., SC-200, AZ-500, CISSP).

Compensation at Avanade varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Avanade provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 9/22/2026 and open for at least 3 days.

Avanade offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

See more information on our benefits here: U.S. Employee Benefits | Avanade

Role Location Annual Salary Range

• California $168,800 to $200,450
• Cleveland $151,200 to $179,550
• Colorado $151,200 to $179,550
• District of Columbia $168,800 to $200,450
• Illinois $151,200 to $179,550
• Maryland $183,200 to $217,500
• Massachusetts $168,800 to $200,450
• Minnesota $151,200 to $179,550
• New York $179,200 to $212,800
• New Jersey $163,200 to $193,800
• Washington $168,800 to $200,450