Security Managed Services Specialist

Accenture

Accenture

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Posted on Apr 30, 2026

Project Role Description:
Security threat analysis and investigation skills, detection engineering, Training and Documentation

Must have skills:
Networking Fundamentals, security threat analysis and EDR investigation skills, rule writing and playbook creation

Good to have skills:
Network Security (Firewall, IDS/IPS, Endpoint AV, EDR etc.), scripting

Key Responsibilities:
Work as part of a global security analysis team that works 24/7 on rotational shift
Handling tunings, customer requests, escalations, reporting, training, etc.
Life cycle management of the SIEM (Onboarding, Break-fix, Patching, Live update etc)
Adhering to SOPs and notify customers on log flow/log format issues
Incident analysis, deep dive threat hunting and investigation and root cause analysis
Creation of detection rules, testing and implementation
Evaluation of client detection requirements, gap analysis, fine tuning
Playbook creation for automation and integration with SOAR requirements
Document best practices and writing KB articles
Identify opportunities for process improvements


Additional Information:
Following certifications is added advantage: GCIA, GCFA, CISSP

Technical Experience:
Experience in SOC Operations with customer-facing responsibilities
Deep understanding on cyber security fundamentals, security devices, network defense concepts and threat landscape
Hands-on experience in SIEM, SOAR, EDR and threat hunting tools
Hands-on experience in creation of detection rules, playbooks for automation and response actions
Desirable knowledge in any scripting language and EDR products
Strong threat hunting and investigation skills and root cause analysis
Knowledge on networking, Linux and security concepts
Knowledge with security devices such as Firewall, DS/IPS, EDR, UTM, Proxy, Cloud solutions, etc.
Knowledge on log collection mechanisms such as Syslog, Log file, DB & API
Preferable certifications – GCIA, GCFA

Professional Attributes:
Passion for cyber security, learning, and knowledge sharing
Strong Verbal & written communication skills
Proven customer service skills, problem solving and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle high pressure situations
Consistently exhibit high levels of teamwork

Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, prior experience in information security or SOC operations

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.

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