Manager, Security Operations (Sentinel)

Position Overview

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

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.

Role Overview

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. This role contributes to the design, implementation, tuning, and ongoing operation of Sentinel-based security solutions and supports clients in improving their security posture and operational maturity.

The role operates in a matrixed delivery environment, working directly with clients, internal security architects, and Microsoft-aligned teams. As a client-facing role, this position is expected to demonstrate Avanade's values, professional consulting behaviors, and a strong focus on quality and outcomes.

Education, Certifications and Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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
• Manage client expectations
• Contribute to pre sales or solution shaping

Strong familiarity with:

• Microsoft 365 Security
• Azure security services
• Zero Trust principles

Compensation and Benefits

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.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted on 4/29/2026 and open for at least 10 days.

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: $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