Senior Vulnerability Researcher: Threat Hunting & Analysis

Accenture Federal Services; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 86,400 - 176,200; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is looking for a qualified candidate in Herndon, Virginia, to conduct vulnerability research and analysis across multiple operating systems including embedded systems. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in cyber tool testing, in-depth knowledge of Python, and a background in network threat hunting. This role requires an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $86,400—$176,200 USD depending on location and experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret a database of results and describe test setups.
• Prior experience with military or government cyber operations support.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability research and analysis across operating systems.
• Reverse engineer complex binaries.
• Develop in modern programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and Bash.
• Deliver weekly status updates to government clients.

Skills

Cyber tool testing experience

In depth knowledge of Python

Network threat hunting

Strong communication and presentation skills

Confidence and creativity in problem solving

Education

Academic degree(s) in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Mathematics or Physics

Tools

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

IDA Pro

WinDbg

VMware

vSphere

ESXi

Bash

Job description

Accenture Federal Services is looking for a qualified candidate in Herndon, Virginia, to conduct vulnerability research and analysis across multiple operating systems including embedded systems. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in cyber tool testing, in-depth knowledge of Python, and a background in network threat hunting. This role requires an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $86,400—$176,200 USD depending on location and experience.