Intrusion Analyst

Accenture Federal Services • San Antonio, TX

19h

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an Intrusion Analyst to join our team and support our client in either the Annapolis Junction, MD area or San Antonio, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for security tasks such as cyber threat analysis and malware analysis. Your main focus will be on examining network data and malware to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities. It is crucial that you possess strong cybersecurity skills and have experience in malware analysis to effectively carry out these tasks. Candidates who have a deep understanding of cyber threats and the ability to analyze network data and malware will excel in this role. Exposure to tools and processes related to cybersecurity and malware analysis will be beneficial for the candidate.
Overall, the ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background in cybersecurity, with a focus on cyber threat analysis and malware analysis. The ability to effectively analyze network data and malware, along with a keen eye for identifying potential threats, will be key skills for success in this position. Experience in responding to security incidents and a solid understanding of cybersecurity tools and processes will also be valuable assets.

Requirements

• Associates degree + 10 years’ relevant experience, or BS + 8 years’ relevant experience, or MS + 6 years’ relevant experience, or PhD + 4 years’ relevant experience
• Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course), Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT), Network Warfare Bridge Course (NWBC)/Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT), Cyber Defense Operations will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement
• Experience with Cybersecurity Malware analysis, Packet & Malware Analysis, and/or Indicators of Attack and Compromise
• Knowledge in project management, incident response lifecycles, network design and security, common cyber-attacks, and/or federal incident reporting requirements
• CISSP, CEH, Sec+, Net+, GIAC GREM or CREA Certification
• Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance

Nice To Haves

• Programming experience in C, C#, C++, Java, Perl, or Python is preferred
• Windows / Linux Architecture
• Basic data parsing (Excel, grep, sed, awk, regex)
• Work independently to deliver timely solutions without direct supervision
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP and common application layer protocols

Responsibilities

• cyber threat analysis
• malware analysis
• examining network data
• identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities
• responding to security incidents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree