Security Associate Manager - SOC (Ottawa), Ahuntsic North

About Accenture Security

We are Accenture Security. We help organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond, and recover across the full security lifecycle. Cybersecurity challenges differ across industries and client environments, so we bring global expertise, advanced technologies, and proven delivery models to create integrated solutions tailored to each client’s needs. Whether we’re defending against known attacks, detecting and responding to emerging threats, or operating a full security operations capability, we help clients build cyber resilience so they can grow with confidence.You Are

You’re a security professional who is energized by outsmarting adversaries and strengthening defenses. You bring hands‑on cyber operations expertise along with the ability to guide teams, manage service delivery, and communicate effectively with clients. You’re comfortable operating in a RUN environment, providing structure and oversight while ensuring high quality detection and response outcomes. You translate technical findings into clear, business‑relevant insights and thrive in fast‑paced, team‑oriented environments where trust, accountability, and service excellence matter.The Work

As a SOC L3 Analyst, you will serve as the senior technical escalation point for security incidents, providing deep‑dive analysis, investigation leadership, and expert guidance through incident resolution and closure. You will work closely with SOC L1/L2 analysts, client stakeholders, and engineering teams to ensure incidents are fully understood, contained, remediated, and properly documented. This role is hands‑on and delivery‑critical, with a strong focus on incident investigations, contextual analysis, and operational excellence.Key Responsibilities

Act as the L3 escalation point for complex and high‑severity security incidents across Microsoft security platforms Perform advanced investigations using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Defender portal workflows Lead incident response activities across:

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI) Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (MDO) Cloud workloads and identity‑based incidents Email Security Platforms

Correlate telemetry across SIEM, endpoint, identity, cloud, and email security to determine root cause, scope, and impact Drive incidents through containment, eradication, remediation, and closure, validating response effectiveness Design, tune, and optimize Sentinel analytic rules, detection logic, and alert fidelity based on threat intelligence and incident learningsPerform log source onboarding, tuning, and normalization, ensuring high‑quality and actionable telemetry Develop and enhance automation and response workflows using Sentinel automation rules and Logic Apps Build and maintain investigation and response playbooks to standardize L1/L2 analyst responseSupport and execute Sentinel to Defender XDR transition activities, including detection alignment and investigation process changes Validate alert severity, escalation decisions, and response actions taken by SOC L1/L2 analysts Provide technical mentorship and investigation guidance to junior analystsCollaborate with detection engineering and platform teams to resolve systemic detection or data quality issues Support use case lifecycle management, including:

Detection validation False positive reduction Coverage gap identification

Contribute to post incident reviews (PIRs) and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure investigations are properly documented, auditable, and aligned with SOC processes (Optional) Support advanced integrations and capabilities such as:

Sentinel Data Lake / log tiering Security considerations for Microsoft Copilot and AI workloads

Required Skills&Experience

Strong hands‑on expertise with the Microsoft security ecosystem, including Sentinel and Defender suite Demonstrated experience handling advanced incidents across endpoint, identity, email, and cloud environments Proven ability to perform deep‑dive root cause analysis and threat hunting Experience developing automation and SOAR workflowsStrong understanding of incident response across Microsoft Defender XDR Experience tuning detections and log sources to improve signal‑to‑noise ratio Ability to work effectively under pressure during P1 / high‑severity incidents Experience operating in a managed services / SOC RUN environmentStrong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings to business stakeholders Optional but beneficial:

Experience with Sentinel Data Lake Exposure to Microsoft Copilot security controls

Bonus Points If You Have

Experience working with public sector or regulated environments Exposure to SOC service transitions and operational maturity improvements Experience with detection engineering, threat hunting, or intelligence‑driven security operations Relevant certifications (e.g., SC‑200, SC‑100, CISSP, GIAC, etc.)Experience supporting or managing client‑facing security services Experience in operational reporting, metrics, and service governance Compensation

Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full‑time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below. The base pay range below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role and does not represent a maximum limit. In some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate.Location&Salary

British Columbia/Ontario: $82,600 to $132,600 annually.

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