Cybersecurity Engineer

Accenture Federal Services • Arlington, VA

10h

About The Position

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!

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree (or 4 years of equivalent experience) in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 4 years of experience in DoD-compliant cybersecurity engineering.
• Proficient with security controls, assessments, and security incident response
• Must meet DoD 8140 requirements
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage cybersecurity solutions to ensure compliance with federal requirements.
• Integrate security into the DevSecOps lifecycle.
• Develop secure architectures.
• Implement NIST and federal security controls.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Manage tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM solutions.
• 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.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and data protection measures.
• Lead threat modeling.
• Monitor and analyze security events.
• Execute incident response procedures.
• Design Zero Trust architectures.
• Develop security policies.
• Perform audits.
• Maintain compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate security best practices.
• Stay current with emerging threats and technologies.
• Enhance the organization's security posture.
• 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