SOC Modernization Senior | Defender XDR & Sentinel

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

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.