SOC Analyst - Tier 3

Accenture Federal Services • Saint Louis, MO

3d • Onsite

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 and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in 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

• 6+ years of experience with incident response, digital forensics, or threat hunting.
• Hands-on experience conducting malware analysis, DFIR, and CTI investigations.
• Proficiency with forensic tools such as Encase, Forensic Toolkit (FTK), and XRY.
• Expertise in forensic evidence collection, preservation, and chain of custody protocols.
• Experience interacting with senior-level leadership, including client stakeholders.
• 2+ years of experience leading SOC teams or managing medium-to-large teams in a security capacity.
• Must hold an Active Secret clearance
• Must be a US Citizen Only (No Dual Citizenship, No Green Card Holder)

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as CISSP, GREM, OSCP, or GCFA.
• Experience with proactive threat modeling and adversary emulation.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security frameworks and tools (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Ability to develop SOC playbooks and processes to improve operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced analysis to identify threat actor TTPs, post-compromise behaviors, and insider threats.
• Develop and refine SIEM dashboards to enhance threat detection and monitoring capabilities.
• Lead and manage a team of Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts, providing mentorship and training.
• Provide expert-level investigative support for large-scale and highly complex security incidents.
• Conduct advanced malware analysis and forensic investigations, including evidence collection and preservation.
• Drive threat hunting activities using behavioral analysis and intelligence-driven methodologies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and clients to communicate findings, risks, and mitigation strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees