Cyber Operations Lead

Accenture Federal Services • Arlington, VA

4h

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Engineer will design, implement, and manage cybersecurity solutions to ensure compliance with DoD requirements, integrating security into the DevSecOps lifecycle. Develop secure architectures, implement NIST and DoD security controls, conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, and manage tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or additional 4 years of equivalent experience) in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related
• 10 years experience with cybersecurity
• Expert knowledge in DoD-compliant cybersecurity engineering
• Proficient with security controls, assessments, and security incident response
• Must meet DoD 8140 requirements
• Active Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Embed secure coding practices, conduct security testing (static/dynamic analysis, code reviews, penetration testing), integrate automated scans into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and implement authentication, authorization, and data protection measures
• Lead threat modeling, monitor and analyze security events, execute incident response procedures, and design Zero Trust architectures.
• Developing security policies, performing audits, maintaining compliance documentation, and collaborating with teams to integrate security best practices.
• Stay current with emerging threats and technologies
• Enhance the organization's security posture and contribute to governance and threat intelligence efforts

Benefits

• Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior