Lead Cyber Defense Engineer - Federal, Hands-On

Accenture Federal Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 126,300 - 243,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is looking for a Principal Cyber Defense Engineer to lead cybersecurity efforts for US federal law enforcement clients in Washington, D.C. This role requires a minimum of five years of hands-on experience, with leadership capabilities and proficiency in cybersecurity tools. The position offers a competitive salary range of $126,300 to $243,100 depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and potential for career advancements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity.
• Experience in managing technical teams is required.
• Active Secret Clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and management of cybersecurity systems.
• Engage in incident response activities including threat hunting.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Prepare technical reports for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity technical skills

Leadership in cybersecurity teams

Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Forensic tools and techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Firewall security technologies

Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)

Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

Job description

Accenture Federal Services is looking for a Principal Cyber Defense Engineer to lead cybersecurity efforts for US federal law enforcement clients in Washington, D.C. This role requires a minimum of five years of hands-on experience, with leadership capabilities and proficiency in cybersecurity tools. The position offers a competitive salary range of $126,300 to $243,100 depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and potential for career advancements.