Security Managed Services Associate Manager

Role: Security Automation Engineer

Location: Cheltenham

Career Level: Specialist

Please note: Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this role, which requires 5+ years UK address history at the point of application.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience developing playbooks with SOAR platforms such as Palo Alto XSOAR, Splunk Phantom, Google SecOps SOAR, Microsoft Sentinel (Azure Logic Apps).
• Knowledge of interacting with REST APIs and webhooks (including authentication methods) and working with JSON/YAML data structures.
• Understanding of DevOps principles and orchestration toolsets.
• Working knowledge of at least one software development or scripting language such as Python or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with public Cloud environments such as AWS or Azure and cloud‑native security controls.
• Strong general Cyber Security knowledge; in‑depth knowledge of common threats, attacker tools and techniques, and MITRE ATT previous experience in configuring or managing is advantageous.
• 2+ years’ experience working within a Security Operations environment or similar.
• Collaborative and engaging approach to problem solving, and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Passionate for diversity, recognising the innovation and competitive edge that comes from a diverse highly skilled team where equal opportunities are truly valued.
• Problem‑solver, always seeking the best solution for the right outcome.
• Self‑motivated, results‑focussed, pragmatic with the ability to manage conflicting deadlines and prioritise.
• Vendor certifications for security tooling such as SOAR, SIEM, EDR would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Integrating SOAR platforms with technologies such as SIEM, EDR, email gateways and ITSM.
• Development of playbooks within SOAR platforms (interactive workflows that enable efficient triage of security incidents).
• Development of scripts to automate processes and repetitive tasks.
• Manage the lifecycle of security content (playbooks, integrations, scripts) from development through to production.
• Produce and maintain technical design documentation relating to SOAR integrations.
• Engage directly with client stakeholders to capture requirements, and scope development activities.
• Work closely and collaboratively with internal project teams and engineers.
• Engage with SOAR vendors to provide feedback and drive product development roadmaps.
• Contribute to internal security working groups, advocating the adoption of SOAR and innovation within the discipline of Security Operations.

Benefits

At Accenture, you will receive a competitive base salary and an extensive benefits package that includes 25 days vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice. Flexibility and mobility are required as some onsite time with clients and partners may be necessary.

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