Security Operation Center Manager

ARE YOU READY to step up to the New and take your technology expertise to the next level?

Accenture Security is comprised of multidisciplined people passionate about Cybersecurity.  As part of Accenture Security, we support clients globally to prepare for and defend against the rapidly changing capabilities of cyber attackers. We are looking for security professionals to join our international team at our custom-built location. SOC team provides 24x7 alert monitoring and analysis to detect suspicious activity in our clients’ environments allowing promptly response and remediation of security incidents.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that high quality services based on Accenture’s standards are delivered to clients

Lead and manage the entire SOC team, ensuring effective coverage, resource allocation and budgeting

Develop and maintain SOC policies, procedures, and playbooks to ensure consistent and effective incident response for clients

Oversee the lifecycle of all security incidents, ensuring thorough investigation, resolution, and documentation is done properly

Act as the primary liaison for clients, providing updates on security operations and incident response activities

Implement, manage and fine-tune SOC technologies and tools, ensuring they are up-to-date and effective in detecting and responding to threats on time

Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure SOC effectiveness and drive continuous improvement

Conduct regular threat assessments and risk analyses to inform SOC strategies and priorities

Ensure ongoing professional development for SOC team through training programs and certifications

Identify and implement improvements to SOC processes, workflows, and technologies to enhance overall SOC capabilities

Maintain awareness of the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques to keep the SOC ahead of potential attackers

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards related to cybersecurity and incident response

Must-have Requirements

Over 6 years of working experience as a SOC analyst of all tiers

Higher degree (Bachelor or Master) in Information Security or Computer Science

Extensive experience in managing SOC operations and leading security teams

Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat landscape, and incident response methodologies

Strong knowledge of SOC tools and technologies and their integration

Strong capability to develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and playbooks

Sound leadership and team management skills

Exceptional communication skills for interaction with clients, executives, and technical staff

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

Experience with regulatory compliance and cybersecurity standards

Ability to provide constructive feedback to team members and ensuring their professional growth

Nice-to-have competencies:

Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GCIH, CSIH, ECIH, or other relevant certifications

Experience with budget management and resource allocation in a security context

Knowledge of emerging security technologies and trends

Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the SOC

Experience in crisis management and business continuity planning

Knowledge on malware analysis and reverse engineering basics

What’s in it for you?

Accenture is an incredible place to work - and continue learning. By joining us, you’ll become part of a global company with a world-class brand and reputation. Besides the work we do for our clients, we’re really proud of our vibrant, diverse workplace culture: we believe in openness and honesty, fairness and equality, common sense and realism. We want to get to know the real you and help you explore and grow what you're great at. So, you will always have lots of learning opportunities (formal and informal) to improve your role-specific skills and expertise.

Besides our high-profile, challenging projects and our nurturing work environment, we offer excellent employee benefits, including: 

Competitive salary and benefits, including but not limited to: life/health insurance, performance based bonuses, monthly vouchers, company car (depending on management level), flexible work arrangements (remote working), employee share purchase plan, TEA Accenture, parental leave, paid overtime (if needed) and various corporate discounts

International multi-cultural team of highly motivated advisory professionals, diverse and inclusive culture

Collaborative spirit among security professionals in company hubs globally

Continuous hard and soft skills trainings, certifications and development through global platforms & local academy

Career coaching and mentorship to help you manage your career and develop professionally upon your domain

Ongoing strengths and skills-based evaluation process

Various opportunities to develop your career across a spectrum of clients, industries and projects leveraging our alliances (Google, Microsoft, Splunk, and others)

Corporate citizenship initiatives (access to volunteering opportunities, charity work, etc.)

Opportunity to work on SOC projects delivered to our global TOP 500 clients.

Modern working environment

Under our Brain Regain initiative, extra relocation benefits may apply