Accenture Federal Services · 18 hours ago
Principal Cyber Defense Engineer
St. Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $243K/yr
5+ years expAccenture Federal Services is dedicated to helping the US federal government enhance national security through innovative technology. The Principal Cyber Defense Engineer will lead technical efforts in cybersecurity, focusing on the design and implementation of advanced cybersecurity systems for federal law enforcement clients.
ConsultingFinanceInformation TechnologyManagement ConsultingOnline PortalsProfessional Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, and management of advanced cybersecurity systems (ie SIEM,SOAR, EDR, Web Security, Email Security, Cloud Security, DLP, FW (Palo Alto, etc.)
Perform hands-on technical work, including system deployment, testing, configuration, integration, and optimization and content (rules) development
Support the configuration of tools for the IR, forensics, hunt, vulnerability management team
Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies and initiatives to enhance system security. (ie zero trust, segmentation and etc..)
Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to develop and deploy customized cybersecurity solutions
Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies, and apply this knowledge to improve security posture
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
Qualification
Required
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 (but not limited to): firewall security configuration and best practices, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint protection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), network security monitoring, Network micro-segmentation, Secure Access Service Edge(SASE), Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
Active Secret Clearance
Must hold an Active Secret clearance
Must be a US Citizen Only (No Dual Citizenship, No Green Card Holder)
Benefits
Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.
Company
Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services is a leading US federal services company and subsidiary of Accenture.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ron Ash
CEO and Chairman of the Board
Bharat Patel
Managing Director, AI Missions
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