Attack Sensing & Warning Analyst Mid

Accenture Federal Services; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a mid-level Attack Sensing & Warning Analyst to strengthen a federal agency's Tier II SOC analysis function. You will analyze triaged events, help draft executive-level cyber incident reports, and contribute to SOC playbooks.

This role advances technical ownership and requires US citizenship and security experience. You will work with Tier I staff on complex incidents, contribute to detection content, and support DHS/NIST-aligned processes.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• 10+ years in cybersecurity or information risk
• BS degree; MS preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform Tier II analysis of security events escalated from Tier I monitoring.
• Support the update of SOC SOPs, ensuring compliance with DHS 4300A and NIST guidance.
• Create and elevate cybersecurity-related investigations to internal (CIRT, CDF) and external entities.
• Support triage of Information/Data Spillage Incident Response efforts and handling/sanitization recommendations.
• Make security content recommendations, including new signatures and signature modifications for SIEM, EDR, and IDS.
• Contribute analysis and drafting support for executive-level Cyber Incident Reports on significant events.
• Assist with monitoring tool health and log ingestion to identify any loss or degradation of monitoring coverage.
• Support ad hoc data calls and enumeration requests, including CISA Binding Operational Directives when relevant to the SOC.

Skills

Tier II analysis

SOP development

Executive reporting

SIEM/EDR/IDS knowledge

Education

BS degree

MS degree

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Who you’ll be:

We are seeking a mid-level Attack Sensing & Warning Analyst to strengthen a federal agency's Tier II SOC analysis function. You will perform deeper analysis of triaged events, support SOP development, and help draft executive-level cyber incident reports for the highest-priority incidents. This role is a step up in both technical complexity and ownership — you will regularly work events that Tier I escalates, make judgment calls about severity and next steps, and contribute directly to the SOC's evolving detection content and playbooks.

What you’ll do

• Perform Tier II analysis of security events escalated from Tier I monitoring.
• Support the update of SOC SOPs, ensuring compliance with DHS 4300A and NIST guidance.
• Create and elevate cybersecurity-related investigations to internal (CIRT, CDF) and external entities.
• Support triage of Information/Data Spillage Incident Response efforts and handling/sanitization recommendations.
• Make security content recommendations, including new signatures and signature modifications for SIEM, EDR, and IDS.
• Contribute analysis and drafting support for executive-level Cyber Incident Reports on significant events.
• Assist with monitoring tool health and log ingestion to identify any loss or degradation of monitoring coverage.
• Support ad hoc data calls and enumeration requests, including CISA Binding Operational Directives when relevant to the SOC.

What you need

• US Citizenship
• 10+ years of related experience; BS degree; MS degree
• A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience ssional experience in cybersecurity, information risk management, or information systems risk assessment (Tier 2 specialization).
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment, IPS/IDS, access control, policy enforcement, application security, protocol analysis, incident response, DLP, encryption, and advanced threat protection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience tuning SIEM correlation rules or EDR detection policies to reduce false positives.
• Familiarity with the CCIR (executive incident report) drafting and review process.
• Prior experience mentoring or training Tier I analysts.

Required Certifications

• One or more: CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CCNA-Security

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$94,000—$187,600 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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