Detection Engineer
$91.3k/y-$221.1k/y
Accenture Federal Services19 hours ago
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Summary
Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Detection Engineer to join their Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) in Arlington, VA. The role involves designing, engineering, and implementing security detection initiatives to enhance cybersecurity measures.
About the Role
As a Detection Engineer, you will be responsible for developing detection logic for SIEM and network security platforms, optimizing KQL queries, tuning detection sets, maintaining version control of detection logic, and collaborating with various teams to improve security posture and compliance with federal standards.
About You
Required:
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 6+ years experience in information security or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- 2+ years experience performing event and log analysis across enterprise security tools
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel & KQL, Cisco FirePower, and IDS/IPS configuration
Preferred:
- Threat hunting and automation experience
- Familiarity with cloud security monitoring (Azure, AWS)
- Certifications such as GIAC GCIA, GCED, or Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $91,300—$221,100 USD based on location and experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Opportunities for hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training.
Accenture Federal Services
We power reinvention across the US federal government to help agencies deliver greater outcomes using proven commercial solutions, mission expertise, and new technologies – cloud, data and AI, platforms and cyber. It’s how we radically reset problem-solving and help federal leaders deliver breakthrough performance & efficiency with speed and certainty.
Arlington, VA