Cybersecurity Engineer
About the role
The Cybersecurity Engineer will design, implement, and manage cybersecurity solutions to ensure compliance with federal requirements, integrating security into the DevSecOps lifecycle. They will develop secure architectures, implement NIST and federal security controls, conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, and manage tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM solutions.
Responsibilities
- Embedding secure coding practices
- Conducting security testing (static/dynamic analysis, code reviews, penetration testing)
- Integrating automated scans into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
- Implementing authentication, authorization, and data protection measures
- Leading threat modeling
- Monitoring and analyzing security events
- Executing incident response procedures
- Designing Zero Trust architectures
- Developing security policies
- Performing audits
- Maintaining compliance documentation
- Collaborating with teams to integrate security best practices
- Staying current with emerging threats and technologies
- Enhancing the organization's security posture
- Contributing to governance and threat intelligence efforts
Requirements
- Advanced Degree: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering
- Equivalent Training: Completion of 4C-F60/160-F40 Information Systems Security Developer (Intermediate) Playlist
- Professional Certification: Holding SecurityX / CASP+CCSP, Cloud+CSC, CLDG, CSAG, SEC4
- 4 years of experience in DoD-compliant cybersecurity engineering
- Proficient with security controls, assessments, and security incident response
- Must meet DoD 8140 requirements
Qualifications
- Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position
Skills
- Knowledge of security controls, assessments, and incident response
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
- Ability to lead and execute security projects
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity.
Pay
The base pay range for this position in the specified locations is $78,600—$160,200 USD.
Schedule
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the specified locations.