Cybersecurity Engineer

About this role

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer to design and implement secure solutions for federal clients, ensuring compliance with DoD standards and integrating security throughout the DevSecOps lifecycle. The role combines architecture design, threat management, incident response, and policy development to strengthen the organization's security posture.

What you'll do

• Design and implement cybersecurity solutions aligned with NIST and federal security controls
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing
• Manage security tools including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM platforms
• Embed secure coding practices and integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines
• Lead threat modeling and design Zero Trust architectures
• Execute incident response procedures and maintain compliance documentation

What they're looking for

• DoD-compliant cybersecurity engineering
• Security controls implementation and assessment
• Incident response and threat analysis
• NIST framework knowledge
• Secure architecture design
• Security testing and code review
• SIEM and firewall management
• DevSecOps integration

Benefits

• Competitive compensation ($78,600–$160,200 based on location)
• Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work recognition
• Professional certifications and industry training
• Career growth and hands-on learning opportunities
• Collaborative work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package