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Accenture Federal Services · 3 days ago

Principal Cyber Defense Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$126K/yr - $243K/yr

5+ years exp

Accenture Federal Services is dedicated to helping the US federal government enhance national security and public safety. They are seeking a Principal Cyber Defense Engineer to lead technical efforts in cybersecurity, ensuring robust systems for federal law enforcement clients.

ConsultingFinanceInformation TechnologyManagement ConsultingOnline PortalsProfessional Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and management of advanced cybersecurity systems

Perform hands-on technical work, including system configuration, integration, and optimization

Engage in incident response activities, including threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation efforts

Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies and initiatives to enhance system security

Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks

Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to develop and deploy customized cybersecurity solutions

Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies, and apply this knowledge to improve security posture

Provide technical expertise and guidance on cybersecurity best practices, policies, and frameworks

Ensure compliance with relevant federal regulations and standards

Prepare and present technical reports, documentation, and analysis to internal stakeholders and clients

Qualification

Cybersecurity systems designIncident responseVulnerability assessmentsCybersecurity tools proficiencyScriptingAutomationTechnical team managementForensic analysisCybersecurity best practicesCompliance knowledgeRelevant certificationsTechnical reporting

Required

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a cybersecurity role, with a strong focus on hands-on technical work

Experience in managing technical teams

Hands-on design and engineering experience with three or more cybersecurity tools and technologies such as (but not limited to): firewall security configuration and best practices, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), network security monitoring, Network micro-segmentation, Secure Access Service Edge(SASE), Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash

Hands-on experience with forensic tools and techniques for incident response and investigation

Active Secret Clearance