Principal Cyber Defense Engineer

Accenture Federal Services • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

AFS is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Principal Cyber Defense Engineer to join our team. This role will focus on leading technical efforts in cybersecurity, working closely with federal law enforcement clients to ensure their cybersecurity systems are robust and effective. We are growing in this space and are looking for technical leaders to drive this work forward.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role, with a strong focus on hands-on technical work.
• Experience in managing technical teams
• Hands-on design and engineering experience with three or more cybersecurity tools and technologies such as (but not limited to): firewall security configuration and best practices, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), network security monitoring, Network micro-segmentation, Secure Access Service Edge(SASE), Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of advanced cybersecurity systems (ie SIEM,SOAR, EDR, Web Security, Email Security, Cloud Security, DLP, FW (Palo Alto, etc.)
• Perform hands-on technical work, including system deployment, testing, configuration, integration, and optimization and content (rules) development.
• Support the configuration of tools for the IR, forensics, hunt, vulnerability management team.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies and initiatives to enhance system security. (ie zero trust, segmentation and etc..)
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to develop and deploy customized cybersecurity solutions.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies, and apply this knowledge to improve security posture.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on cybersecurity best practices, policies, and frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant federal regulations and standards.
• Prepare and present technical reports, documentation, and analysis to internal stakeholders and clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed