Principal Cyber Defense Engineer

Principal Cyber Defense Engineer.

Location: #Washington, DC.
Salary: Competitive.
Employer: Accenture Federal Services.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the design, implementation, and management of advanced cybersecurity systems.
• Perform hands-on technical work, including system configuration, integration, and optimization.
• Engage in incident response activities, including threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation efforts.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies and initiatives to enhance system security.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.
• 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.

Requirements:
• 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.
• Hands-on experience with forensic tools and techniques for incident response and investigation.
• Active Secret Clearance.

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