Manager, Security Operations (Sentinel)

About the role

Avanade’s Security Practice supports clients in protecting, detecting, and responding to cyber threats using Microsoft’s security ecosystem. This role sits within Security Operations and focuses on delivering managed and co-managed security monitoring, detection engineering, incident response, and continuous improvement using Microsoft Sentinel as the primary SIEM and SOAR platform. The role operates in a client-facing, delivery-focused environment and collaborates closely with client security teams, Avanade delivery teams, and Microsoft partners.

This position is open to candidates in most major US cities; approved locations are listed on this requisition. Candidates may work remotely or out of one of our regional offices. Travel is required.

Responsibilities

The Security Operations Manager is responsible for delivering security monitoring and incident response services using Microsoft Sentinel, helping clients detect, investigate, and respond to security threats in hybrid and cloud environments. Key duties include:

• Contributing to the design, implementation, tuning, and ongoing operation of Sentinel-based security solutions
• Supporting clients in improving their security posture and operational maturity
• Operating in a matrixed delivery environment, working directly with clients, internal security architects, and Microsoft-aligned teams
• Leading delivery teams and managing client expectations
• Contributing to pre-sales or solution shaping
• Demonstrating Avanade’s values, professional consulting behaviors, and a strong focus on quality and outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience and certifications
• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience with hands-on delivery and leading workstreams and delivery teams
• 2+ years of consulting experience
• Microsoft Security Certifications

Skills

• Experience delivering security solutions across one or more domains: Cyber Defense / SOC / XDR, Identity & Access Management, Data Protection & Compliance, Cloud & Infrastructure Security
• Proven ability to lead delivery teams and manage client expectations
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft 365 Security, Azure security services, and Zero Trust principles

Pay

Compensation varies by location. Annual salary ranges for approved locations are:

• California: $150,400 to $178,600
• Cleveland: $139,200 to $165,300
• Colorado: $139,200 to $165,300
• District of Columbia: $155,200 to $184,300
• Illinois: $150,400 to $178,600
• Maryland: $155,200 to $184,300
• Massachusetts: $155,200 to $184,300
• Minnesota: $150,400 to $178,600
• New York: $164,800 to $195,700
• New Jersey: $150,400 to $178,600
• Washington: $155,200 to $184,300

Benefits

Avanade offers a market-competitive suite of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays and paid time off

See more information on U.S. Employee Benefits.