Attack Sensing & Warning Analyst Mid

The role

You will perform Tier II analysis of security events escalated from Tier I monitoring. You will support SOC SOP development and draft executive-level cyber incident reports.

What you will do

• Perform Tier II analysis of security events escalated from Tier I monitoring.
• Support the update of SOC SOPs, ensuring compliance with DHS 4300A and NIST guidance.
• Create and escalate cybersecurity-related investigations to internal and external entities.
• Support triage of Information/Data Spillage Incident Response efforts.
• Make security content recommendations for SIEM, EDR, and IDS.
• Contribute analysis and drafting support for executive-level Cyber Incident Reports.
• Assist with monitoring tool health and log ingestion.
• Support ad hoc data calls and enumeration requests.

Required qualifications

• US Citizenship
• 10+ years of related experience
• BS degree
• MS degree
• A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in cybersecurity, information risk management, or information systems risk assessment (Tier 2 specialization)
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment, IPS/IDS, access control, policy enforcement, application security, protocol analysis, incident response, DLP, encryption, and advanced threat protection
• One or more: CompTIA CySA+, GICSP, CCNA-Security

Nice to have

• Experience tuning SIEM correlation rules or EDR detection policies to reduce false positives
• Familiarity with the CCIR (executive incident report) drafting and review process
• Prior experience mentoring or training Tier I analysts

Benefits

• hands-on experience
• certifications
• industry training

Before you apply

• Applicants 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 helps the US federal government. Its 13,000+ people pursue technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.