Intelligent Cyber Defense Senior Manager

Seeking a senior cybersecurity expert to drive our Security Operations Center (SOC) Modernization and Transformation business, focusing on Microsoft Security solutions.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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. .

Requirements

• 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).

Pay

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 .

Preferred

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