Cyber Analyst

Accenture Federal Services; Riverdale (UT); On-site; USD 92,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Cyber Analyst to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats at Hill AFB in Utah. The role emphasizes continuous security monitoring across multi‑classification environments and collaboration with the Security Engineering and ISSO branches.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on SOC/NOC experience, familiarity with SIEMs (Splunk preferred), and knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK. Active TOP SECRET clearance is required to apply, with SCI eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with security monitoring, SOC/NOC, or cyber defense analyst roles.
• Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk preferred) for monitoring/investigation.
• Fundamentals of TCP/IP networking and network security.
• Familiarity with threat hunting methods and MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Knowledge of incident response processes and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SIEM platforms for security events and anomalies across mission systems.
• Triage and investigate alerts, escalating confirmed incidents.
• Provide proactive threat hunting to identify indicators of compromise.
• Participate in incident handling and recovery actions, document findings.
• Coordinate with ISSO/ISSM on incident reporting and remediation tracking.

Skills

SIEM monitoring

Threat hunting

Incident response

Networking fundamentals

Security+ certification

MITRE ATT&CK

Agile / sprint teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Nessus/ACAS

SCAP Compliance Checker

Evaluate-STIG

Splunk

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!

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cyber Analyst to join our team and support our client at Hill AFB in Utah. This role focuses on continuous security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and threat hunting across mission‑critical, multi‑classification environments.

You will work within the Cyber Defense Branch alongside other Cyber Analysts, monitoring SIEM telemetry, triaging alerts, and investigating suspicious activity, while coordinating closely with the Security Engineering and ISSO Branches on remediation and reporting.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on security monitoring or SOC/NOC experience and is comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, mission‑focused environment with shift‑based coverage expectations.

What you’ll do:

Monitoring & Threat Detection

• Monitor SIEM platforms (Splunk preferred) for security events and anomalous activity across mission systems
• Triage and investigate security alerts, escalating confirmed incidents per established procedures
• Perform proactive threat hunting to identify indicators of compromise not caught by automated detection

Incident Response

• Participate in incident handling and response activities, documenting findings and recovery actions
• Support root‑cause investigation for confirmed security incidents
• Coordinate with the ISSO Branch and ISSM on incident reporting and tracking recovery actions to closure

Vulnerability & Compliance Support

• Support vulnerability scanning and assessment activities using tools such as Nessus/ACAS
• Assist with STIG compliance verification using SCAP Compliance Checker or Evaluate‑STIG
• Contribute findings to POA&M tracking and remediation coordination

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Operate within an Agile framework — participate in sprints, standups, and retrospectives
• Document detection logic, playbooks, and investigation procedures for team‑wide use
• Partner with Security Engineers on detection tuning and telemetry improvements

What you’ll need:

• 2 years of experience in a security monitoring, SOC/NOC, or cyber defense analyst role
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk preferred) for monitoring and investigation
• TCP/IP networking and network security fundamentals
• Experience with threat hunting methodologies and frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK)
• Familiarity with incident response processes and documentation standards
• CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent security certification

Bonus Points if you have:

• DoD 8570 CSSP Analyst certification (or equivalent), such as GCIA or CySA+
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or related field (relevant certifications considered in lieu of degree)
• Familiarity with STIG compliance tools (e.g.: SCAP Compliance Checker, Evaluate‑STIG)
• Working knowledge of vulnerability management tools (e.g.: Nessus/ACAS)
• Familiarity with container security (Docker/Kubernetes/ECS/EKS/AKS)
• Experience with cloud security monitoring in AWS or Azure environments
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in agile, fast‑paced environments

Work Environment & Culture Fit

• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, mission‑focused monitoring environment
• Strong attention to detail — able to distinguish genuine threats from noise under alert volume
• Solution ownership mindset — takes findings through to resolution rather than handing off incomplete investigations
• Fail-fast, fail-forward mindset — comfortable learning from missed detections and improving tuning quickly
• Willingness to support shift‑based or on‑call coverage as required for continuous monitoring

Security Clearance

• Active TOP SECRET clearance required to apply (SCI eligibility preferred)

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:

$91,700—$178,700 USD

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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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