Cyber Engineer

accenturefederalservices; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a cyber engineer who bridges infrastructure and security operations, deploying, managing, and optimizing the platform to give security teams deep network visibility across environments.

Join a team supporting federal missions with Open NDR SaaS deployment, data pipelines, and customized detection analytics; a TS/SCI clearance is required for this role.

Qualifications

• 5 years of combined cybersecurity, network security, and systems engineering experience.
• Deep familiarity with NSM, PCAP, encrypted traffic inspection, and Zeek framework.
• Proficiency in Python to develop tools for telemetry enrichment and response playbooks.

Responsibilities

• Platform Deployment: Lead deployment across physical, virtual, and cloud-based environments for Open NDR SaaS platform.
• Data Integration & Pipelines: Connect sensor data to SOC workflows, SIEM, and XDR/EDR tools like Splunk/Elastic.
• Detection & Rule Engineering: Tune detection with Zeek scripts and Suricata-based analytics.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network security

Scripting (Python)

Tools

Zeek

Splunk

Elastic

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!

Job Description

A cyber engineer who bridges the gap between infrastructure and security operations. They deploy, manage, and optimize the platform to provide security teams with deep network visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Platform Deployment: Lead the physical, virtual, and cloud-based deployment and the Open NDR SaaS platform across diverse enterprise architectures
• Data Integration & Pipelines: Connect sensor data ingestion pipelines and stream network evidence into existing Security Operations Center (SOC) workflows, SIEM platforms, and XDR/EDR tools (e.g., Splunk, Elastic)
• Detection & Rule Engineering: Tune detection capabilities, customize Zeek scripts, and optimize analytics frameworks (using rulesets like Suricata) to catch advanced attacks and lateral movements.

Here’s What You Need

• 5 years of combined cybersecurity, network security, and systems engineering experience
• Deep familiarity with Network Security Monitoring (NSM), packet capture (PCAP), encrypted traffic inspection, and the open-source Zeek framework
• Proficiency in scripting languages (such as Python) to develop custom tools that automate telemetry enrichment and response playbooks

Security Requirements

• Active TS/SCI

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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . 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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$106,300 - $221,100 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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We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

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Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Additionally, as an affirmative action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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