Security Managed Services Senior Analyst

About This Role

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

Accenture Security

Join Accenture Security to pioneer security solutions that blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and managed services. Using the coolest next-gen tech, you’ll have every chance to stay one step ahead of cybercrime and out-hack the hackers.

Accenture Security provides comprehensive security services – from security strategy development to business transformation, to managed security services – on demand and at a global scale to help mitigate risks and take full advantage of advanced technologies and proven risk management models. Our experienced team of global security professionals helps businesses understand their risks and build resilience from the inside out, giving them the confidence to focus on what matters most: innovation and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain enterprise platforms and EDR solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint).
• Monitor security alerts and events through SOC tools and processes; perform triage and escalation as needed.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, ensuring timely remediation and documentation.
• Configure and optimize EDR policies for proactive threat detection and prevention.
• Collaborate with SOC analysts for threat hunting, forensic analysis, and vulnerability management.
• Maintain system integrity through regular updates, patches, and backups.
• Prepare detailed reports on incidents, vulnerabilities, and compliance status.
• Ensure adherence to organizational and regulatory cybersecurity standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in platform administration with exposure to SOC operations.

• Hands-on experience with EDR tools (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, etc.).

• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Azure Sentinel).

• Strong knowledge of operating systems (Windows/Linux), virtualization, and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS).

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred Skills (Bonus Points)

• Security certifications (e.g., CEH, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Security, or SOC Analyst certifications).

• Experience in threat hunting, incident response, and forensic investigations.

• Knowledge of ITIL and cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001).

Why Join Us?

• We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues
• You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools
• Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards
• You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends
• You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live

Next Steps

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