Cybersecurity Engineer

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.

About the role

Accenture Federal Services is seeking mission-oriented people to join our team as experienced DOD Cyber Security Engineers. You will support the planning, development, execution, and analysis of full-spectrum cyber operations for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of DOD and/or Intelligence Community (IC) engineering efforts across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Evaluate functional operation and performance through data analytics utilizing modern tools and techniques.
• Engage with operators, cyber developers, system architects, and system engineers to evaluate policies and governance measures and assess effectiveness relative to cyber operational risk profiles.
• Assess infrastructure requests; provide recommendations and guidance on development.
• Craft policy, guidance, and procedures in the execution of the Global Malware Exploitation Center and its associated POA&Ms from both capability solution and governance perspectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5 years of experience with cybersecurity and information assurance.
• DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level I Certification.
• Active TS/SCI level clearance and willingness to sit for a polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of the Cyber Mission Force construct and operational framework.
• Cyber expertise to coordinate the development, operational acceptance, and training for all cyber operations systems, platforms, and infrastructures in support of CNMF operations.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of DOD cybersecurity policies and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Understanding of the cyber operations infrastructure development process and cycle.
• Ability to support the operational employment of cyber operations systems, platforms, and infrastructures.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated initiative in solving problems.

Pay

The base pay range for this position in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is $126,300—$243,100 USD. Compensation varies depending on office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

Benefits

Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. More information on benefits can be found here.

About Us

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 are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, has a sense of belonging, and has equal opportunity. Our core values drive us to hire and develop great people who reflect diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds—key to delivering innovation and results for our clients and communities.