Senior Detection Engineer: SIEM & Network Security

Accenture Federal Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 91,300 - 221,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Certifications and industry training

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A technology company serving federal clients is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity professional to lead security detection initiatives. Located in Arlington, Virginia, this role requires U.S. Citizenship and a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field, along with over six years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include developing new detection logic for various security platforms and optimizing queries for enhanced detection capabilities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment that promotes growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 6+ years experience in information security or equivalent.
• Experience performing event and log analysis across enterprise security tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and implement security detection initiatives.
• Develop new detection logic for SIEM and network security platforms.
• Write and optimize KQL queries for better detection fidelity.

Skills

Microsoft Sentinel & KQL

Cisco FirePower

Packet and malware analysis

Scripting (PowerShell, Python)

Detection engineering

Threat hunting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Git

GitHub

SIEM platforms

Job description

A technology company serving federal clients is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity professional to lead security detection initiatives. Located in Arlington, Virginia, this role requires U.S. Citizenship and a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field, along with over six years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include developing new detection logic for various security platforms and optimizing queries for enhanced detection capabilities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment that promotes growth and innovation.