Cybersecurity Research Engineer

About this role

Accenture Federal Services seeks an experienced cybersecurity engineer to support DoD cyber operations, including malware analysis, incident response, and threat intelligence. You'll analyze intrusions, develop detection strategies, and deliver technical findings to leadership while maintaining an active TS/SCI clearance.

What you'll do

• Perform malware analysis, reverse engineering, and incident handling on DoD intrusion artifacts
• Draft and implement security incident response policies and procedures
• Develop technical analysis reports and recommendations on malware sophistication and threat level
• Identify indicators, TTPs, and patterns to support detection and mitigation strategy development
• Conduct log and system analysis across routers, Windows, and UNIX environments
• Deliver briefings and presentations to leadership on cyber threat trends and situational awareness

What they're looking for

• Malware analysis and reverse engineering
• Programming languages (C, C++, Python, Assembly, Java)
• Reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDbg, x64db)
• Incident response and forensics
• Network and system log analysis
• Vulnerability identification and threat assessment
• Technical writing and reporting

Benefits

• Work on national security missions supporting the U.S. federal government
• Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work recognition
• Professional development through certifications and industry training
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment
• Hands-on experience in full-spectrum cyber operations