Attack Sensing & Warning Lead

Accenture; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks an Attack Sensing & Warning (AS&W) Lead to direct Tier I monitoring and Tier II analysis within a federal SOC. You will triage security events, draft executive‑level reports, align with DHS 4300A and IRP policies, and ensure round‑the‑clock detection across the enterprise.

Collaborate with Detection Engineering to tune alerts, develop SOC metrics, manage the 0600 SOC Report and Daily Call cadence with government stakeholders, and coach Tier I/II analysts on

Qualifications

• Lead AS&W incident response per DHS 4300A and IRP.
• Oversee event categorization, prioritization, and SOP reporting.
• Draft executive‑level cyber incident reports for government review.
• Collaborate with Detection Engineering to configure alerts.
• Develop SOC metrics and KPIs.
• Manage the 0600 SOC Report and Daily Call cadence with government.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AS&W team in incident response aligned with DHS 4300A and the SOC IRP.
• Oversee categorization, prioritization, and reporting of security events per SOPs.
• Direct drafting of executive‑level cyber incident reports for Government review.
• Collaborate with Detection Engineering to configure and maintain alerts across SOC tools.
• Support development of meaningful metrics and KPIs detailing SOC operational status and performance.
• Manage the daily 0600 SOC Report and Daily Call cadence with government stakeholders, ensuring timely reporting.
• Direct triage and support for Information/Data Spillage Incident Response efforts.
• Lead the biannual review and update of SOC SOPs for compliance.
• Coach and develop Tier I and II analysts on triage methodology and reporting standards.

Skills

Incident response

SOC leadership

Executive reporting

Threat detection

Stakeholder coordination

Mentoring analysts

Triage methodology

SOP management

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 an Attack Sensing & Warning (AS&W) Lead to direct Tier I monitoring/reporting and Tier II analysis operations within a federal agency's Security Operations Center (SOC). In this high-tempo leadership role, you will oversee the team responsible for triaging security events, drafting executive-level cyber incident reports, and ensuring round‑the‑clock detection coverage across the enterprise. You will set the tone for timely and accurate identification, escalation, and communication of emerging threats, while collaborating with Detection Engineering to enhance the SOC's sensors and alerting logic.

What you'll need:

• Lead the AS&W team in providing incident response capabilities in alignment with DHS 4300A and the SOC's Incident Response Plan (IRP).

• Oversee the categorization, prioritization, and reporting of security events in accordance with SOC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Direct the drafting of executive-level cyber incident reports for Government review, ensuring compliance with all required checklists and playbook thresholds.

• Collaborate with Detection Engineering to configure and maintain alerts across all SOC monitoring tools.

• Support the development of meaningful metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) detailing SOC operational status and performance.

• Manage the daily 0600 SOC Report and Daily Call cadence with government stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

• Direct triage and support for Information/Data Spillage Incident Response efforts, coordinating handling and sanitization recommendations.

• Lead the biannual review and update of SOC SOPs, ensuring continued compliance with applicable federal policy.

• Coach and develop Tier I and Tier II analysts on triage methodology, escalation criteria, and reporting standards.