Operations Enhancement Analyst

About the role

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 within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer 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.

We are seeking a dedicated professional to provide Operations Enhancement support, focusing on maturing Security Operations Center (SOC) operations and improving SOC capabilities and visibility. The role involves managing security tool policies, automating operational tasks, and enhancing security measures through advanced signature and alert creation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize security tool policies for effective threat detection and response.
• Automate operational tasks and workflows to enhance SOC efficiency.
• Create and refine advanced security signatures and alerts to improve threat detection.
• Tune and maintain Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions.
• Develop, review, and enhance SOC playbooks to ensure best practices in incident response.
• Research and test new tools and technologies to improve SOC operations and capabilities.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in a security operations role.
• Strong understanding of SOC processes and tools, including IDS and EDR platforms.
• Experience in automating security processes and developing playbooks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stay current with emerging security trends and technologies.
• US Citizenship is required.

Pay

The base pay range for this position in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is $81,000—$162,400 USD. Compensation varies depending on factors including office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.