Cybersecurity Engineer for SIEM and SOAR

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Who we are:

Accenture in the Philippines is a pioneer in Accenture’s global delivery network. Over the past 30 years, we have expanded our capabilities to become a powerhouse company providing end-to-end technology and business services. As part of Accenture’s global footprint in over 120 countries, covering 40-plus industries, we have been working with the biggest companies in the country and around the globe.

Innovation, a constant at Accenture, enables us to find new ways to stay ahead of our clients’ challenges. Our inclusive, diverse, and strong culture of equality helps us constantly drive innovation in the workplace. By combining our industry expertise and the deep skills of our people with the latest technologies and our uncompromising high-performance standards, we help organizations grow their business and succeed in the digital age.

What’s in it for you?

At Accenture you will work on meaningful and innovative projects, powered by the latest technologies. You’ll be immersed in industry best practices such as event-driven architectures and domain-driven designs.  Accenture will continually invest in your learning and growth. You'll work with Accenture’s certified practitioners, and Accenture will support you in growing your own tech stack and certifications.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Cyber Security Engineer specializing in SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and SOAR (Security Orchestration,  Automation, and Response) platforms.

In this role, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of our security monitoring and automated response infrastructure. You will work closely with the Security Operations Center (SOC) team, threat 
analysts, and IT stakeholders to enhance threat detection and automate response processes, ensuring a rapid and effective defense against cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

SIEM Platform Management:

• Design, implement, and tune SIEM solutions (e.g., Google SecOps, Splunk, IBM QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel, Elastic Stack, or similar).
• Create and maintain correlation rules, dashboards, and reports to detect anomalies and security threats. 
• Integrate data sources from various systems (network, endpoints, cloud, applications) into the SIEM. 
• Optimize data ingestion, parsing, and normalization to reduce noise and improve performance. 

SOAR Platform Integration & Automation:

• Deploy and manage SOAR platforms (e.g., Google SecOps SOAR, Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR, Splunk SOAR, IBM Resilient, or similar). 
• Design and develop automated playbooks for incident response, threat intelligence enrichment, and alert triage. 
• Collaborate with SOC analysts to streamline workflows and reduce response time through automation.
• Maintain integrations with ticketing systems, threat intel feeds, and security tools.

Security Engineering & Support: 

• Support incident response teams with actionable alerts and automated processes.
• Perform root cause analysis of recurring security events and develop engineering solutions to prevent them.
• Collaborate with compliance and audit teams to ensure security controls meet regulatory requirements. 
• Provide training and documentation to SOC and IT teams on the use of SIEM/SOAR tools.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in SIEM/SOAR administration or engineering.
• Experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment is preferred.

Technical Skills: 

• Strong hands-on experience with at least one major SIEM (e.g., Google SecOps, Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, ArcSight).
• Experience with SOAR platforms and playbook development.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation and tool integration.
• Understanding of security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS Controls). 
• Familiarity with EDR/XDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, threat intelligence platforms, and cloud security tools (AWS, Azure, or GCP). 

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across cross-functional teams

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to work on a shifting schedule at Cyberpark, Cubao, with hybrid work set-up

A Joining Bonus of up to ₱80,000 may be available for qualified hires. Eligibility and details will be covered at the offer stage

What we believe:

All our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more durable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with.

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you require reasonable accommodation to enable your participation in the recruitment process, they will be happy to assist you.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Total Rewards (Compensation, Performance Bonus, 13th Month Pay, Day 1 HMO & Life Insurance Coverage)
• Expanded maternity leave up to 120 days*
• Expanded paternity leave up to 30 days*
• Flexible Working Arrangements*
• Healthy and Encouraging Work Environment
• Company-sponsored trainings like upskilling and certification
• Employee Stock Purchase Pan
• Loyalty and Christmas Gift
• Inclusion and Diversity Benefits
• Car and housing plan*

*Terms & Conditions apply

Equal employment Opportunity Statement:

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.