Cyber Operations Lead

Cyber Operations LeadArlington, VA 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. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!The Cybersecurity Engineer will design, implement, and manage cybersecurity solutions to ensure compliance with DoD requirements, integrating security into the DevSecOps lifecycle. Develop secure architectures, implement NIST and DoD security controls, conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, and manage tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM solutions.Responsibilities:Embed secure coding practices, conduct security testing (static/dynamic analysis, code reviews, penetration testing), integrate automated scans into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and implement authentication, authorization, and data protection measuresLead threat modeling, monitor and analyze security events, execute incident response procedures, and design Zero Trust architectures.Developing security policies, performing audits, maintaining compliance documentation, and collaborating with teams to integrate security best practices.Stay current with emerging threats and technologiesEnhance the organization's security posture and contribute to governance and threat intelligence effortsWhat you need:Candidates must meet one of the following areas:Advanced Degree: Master's degree or Ph.D.

in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering.Equivalent Training: Completion of one of the following accepted training programs:Control Systems Security Specialist (Advanced) Playlist10 years experience with cybersecurityExpert knowledge in DoD-compliant cybersecurity engineeringProficient with security controls, assessments, and security incident responseMust meet DoD 8140 requirementsSecurity Clearance:Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on positionThe pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:$135,200 - $278,500 USD