Cybersecurity Network Engineer

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

12h

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our mission is to help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer, and improve the lives of its citizens. We are a community of over 13,000 professionals dedicated to leveraging technology and innovation for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. As a technology company within the global Accenture network, we have been recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where employees are empowered to grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive meaningful and lasting change that advances critical missions and the government forward.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
A minimum of 4 years of experience in cybersecurity roles.
Extensive knowledge and practical experience in managing and registering Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS) within the PPSM central registry.
Proficiency in implementing and enforcing PPSM policies.
Capable of reviewing software, hardware, and PPS against approved lists.
Strong understanding of network infrastructure and application security.
Ability to manage PPSM in support of network changes, including cloud migrations.
Must be a U.S. Citizen (no Dual Citizenship).
Must have an active Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or CAP).
Familiarity with DoD and/or IT environment.

Responsibilities

Ensuring all information systems' Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS) accessible to managed networks are registered in the PPSM central registry.
Protecting and using PPS according to the latest vulnerability assessment reports.
Implementing PPS according to the current DoD STIGs on network infrastructure and application security.
Reviewing software, hardware, and PPS against approved lists.
Performing access blocking as per policies.
Managing PPSM in support of network changes, such as cloud migrations.