Accenture Federal Services
Security Engineer
About this role
Accenture Federal Services seeks a Security Engineer to architect and deploy advanced cybersecurity solutions for Department of Defense programs. You'll manage enterprise security tools like Splunk and Nessus, implement cloud security across AWS/Azure, support RMF compliance, and lead incident detection while mentoring teams on secure design principles.
What you'll do
- Administer and maintain cybersecurity platforms including Splunk Enterprise, Nessus/ACAS, Microsoft Defender, and STIG compliance tools
- Develop and deploy security-as-code solutions using Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Bash, and Python to automate security processes
- Design and implement vulnerability management, patch management, and risk remediation across enterprise and cloud environments
- Support incident detection, response, and investigation by developing detections, tuning alerts, and improving telemetry
- Partner with ISSM/ISSO teams on RMF authorization activities, system security plans, continuous monitoring, and audit preparation
- Engineer security requirements for DoD cloud environments (AWS, Azure) while developing technical documentation and mentoring team members
What they're looking for
- SIEM administration (Splunk Enterprise)
- Vulnerability assessment (Nessus/ACAS, SCAP compliance)
- Infrastructure-as-Code and automation (Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, Bash, Python)
- Windows and Linux system administration (RHEL preferred)
- AWS and Azure cloud security
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) and JSIG compliance
- Incident detection and response
- TCP/IP networking and access control architecture
Benefits
- Recognized as Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work
- Collaborative and caring community culture
- Hands-on experience and professional development opportunities
- Industry certifications and training support
- Growth and mentorship opportunities
- Mission-driven work supporting U.S. federal government and national security
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Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services builds and maintains mission-critical technology solutions for the U.S. federal government, including cloud infrastructure, enterprise systems integrations, and cyber defense tools. The company is hiring DevOps engineers, full-stack developers, SAP specialists, and test engineers to support classified and unclassified federal government projects.
- Website
- accenturefederal.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience administering Splunk Enterprise, particularly around data onboarding, CIM alignment, and alert tuning at scale.
- How have you implemented security-as-code principles using infrastructure automation tools, and what challenges did you encounter?