Lead Cyber Defense Engineer for Federal Systems

Accenture Federal Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Principal Cyber Defense Engineer to lead hands-on cybersecurity efforts for federal clients. You’ll design, implement, and manage advanced security systems, and engage in incident response, threat hunting, and remediation to protect missions.

The role requires 5+ years in cybersecurity, hands-on tool experience, scripting skills, and an active Secret Clearance. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with federal standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity with hands-on technical focus.
• Experience managing technical teams.
• Hands-on design and engineering with multiple cybersecurity tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python/PowerShell/Bash).
• Hands-on experience with forensic tools for incident response.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of advanced cybersecurity systems.
• Perform hands-on technical work, including system configuration, integration, and optimization.
• Engage in incident response activities, including threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation efforts.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies and initiatives to enhance system security.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to develop and deploy customized cybersecurity solutions.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies, and apply this knowledge to improve security posture.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on cybersecurity best practices, policies, and frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant federal regulations and standards.
• Prepare and present technical reports, documentation, and analysis to internal stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Hands-on cybersecurity

Team management

Threat hunting

Incident response

Scripting (Python/PowerShell/Bash)

Forensic tools

Active Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT or related

Advanced degree preferred

Certifications (CISSP/CISM/OSCP)

Tools

Firewall security configuration

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection

SIEM

SOAR

Network monitoring

CNAPP / cloud security

SASE

Job description

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Principal Cyber Defense Engineer to lead hands-on cybersecurity efforts for federal clients. You’ll design, implement, and manage advanced security systems, and engage in incident response, threat hunting, and remediation to protect missions.

The role requires 5+ years in cybersecurity, hands-on tool experience, scripting skills, and an active Secret Clearance. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with federal standards.