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. 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.Key ResponsibilitiesLead 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.

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