Investigative Analyst

Accenture Federal Services • Lorton, VA

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About The Position

The Investigative Analyst (IA) helps enhance and uphold the security posture of systems. The role works independently and collaboratively, applying expertise in cybersecurity policy, technologies, and tools to complex situations, along with knowledge of advanced persistent threats (APTs), attack frameworks, and techniques to respond swiftly to threats. The analyst conducts rapid investigations and remediation of advanced attacks, often escalated from the Triage Team, and directly monitors alerts for sensitive assets and known attacker campaigns. The role may require work outside core hours for high-priority investigations and may include on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or another related field and 2+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience; alternatively, 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1 year of experience operating in a cloud environment; Azure experience is strongly preferred.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with enterprise vulnerability management tools.
• At least 2 years of experience with querying languages.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 or DoD 8140 certification, and willingness to maintain certification.
• Deep understanding and experience with Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Willingness to obtain Microsoft SC-200 within 6 months of onboarding.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Splunk, HBSS, ACAS, or Microsoft Security Products.
• Scripting experience with Bash or Python.
• Experience with DevSecOps pipelines and SAFe methodology supporting Security Operations.
• DoD 8570 CSSP Incident Responder certification.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate security risks and impacts.
• Proactively hunt and monitor for indications of misuse or attack.
• Investigate and remediate misuse and attacks, including basic forensics activities.
• Document events through technical reports and Incident Management protocols.
• Create, maintain, recommend, update, and enforce SecOps tools, capabilities, and processes.
• Lead and participate in cybersecurity-related exercises.

Benefits

• Collaborative and caring community.
• Hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training.
• Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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