Operations Enhancement Lead

accenturefederalservices; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Washington, DC is seeking a dedicated security operations professional to mature SOC operations and enhance threat detection capabilities. The role focuses on managing security tool policies, automating workflows, and developing advanced signatures and alerts while tuning IDS and EDR platforms to improve incident response.

US citizenship is required. The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, development of SOC playbooks, ongoing testing of

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a security operations role.
• Strong understanding of SOC processes and tools, including IDS/EDR platforms.
• Experience in automating security processes and developing playbooks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stay current with emerging security trends and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize security tool policies for threat detection and response.
• Automate operational tasks and workflows to enhance SOC efficiency.
• Create and refine advanced security signatures and alerts to improve threat detection.
• Tune and maintain IDS and EDR solutions.
• Develop, review, and enhance SOC playbooks for incident response best practices.
• Research and test new tools and technologies to improve SOC operations and capabilities.

Skills

SOC processes

Automation

Playbooks

IDS/EDR

Analytical thinking

Tools

IDS platforms

EDR platforms

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 a dedicated professional to provide Operations Enhancement support, focusing on maturing Security Operations Center (SOC) operations and improving SOC capabilities and visibility. The role involves managing security tool policies, automating operational tasks, and enhancing security measures through advanced signature and alert creation.

What you'll do:

• Manage and optimize security tool policies for effective threat detection and response.
• Automate operational tasks and workflows to enhance SOC efficiency.
• Create and refine advanced security signatures and alerts to improve threat detection.
• Tune and maintain Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions.
• Develop, review, and enhance SOC playbooks to ensure best practices in incident response.
• Research and test new tools and technologies to improve SOC operations and capabilities.

What you need:

• 10 years of experience in a security operations role.
• Strong understanding of SOC processes and tools, including IDS and EDR platforms.
• Experience in automating security processes and developing playbooks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stay current with emerging security trends and technologies.

Eligibility requirement:

US Citizenship is required.

Compensation and Benefits

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.

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: $109,500 - $224,200 USD

Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

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.