Principal Cyber Defense Engineer

The role

This role leads technical cybersecurity efforts for federal law enforcement clients. The person will design, implement, and manage advanced cybersecurity systems and perform hands-on technical work.

What you will do

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of advanced cybersecurity systems.
• Perform hands-on technical work, including system configuration, integration, and optimization.
• Engage in incident response activities, including threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation efforts.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies and initiatives to enhance system security.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to develop and deploy customized cybersecurity solutions.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.
• 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.

Required qualifications

• 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 firewall security configuration, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, SIEM, SOAR, network security m
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Hands-on experience with forensic tools and techniques for incident response and investigation.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, SANS Defensive Certifications, CISM, OSCP, or equivalent.

Benefits

• hands-on experience
• certifications
• industry training

Before you apply

• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
• Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that serves the US federal government. Its 13,000+ people work across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.