Accenture
Principal Cyber Defense Engineer
$126K–$243K
Washington, DC +1 · Principal · Full-time · Posted Dec 2, 2025
- Location
- Washington, DC
Arlington, Virginia, United States - Experience
- Minimum 5 years in a cybersecurity role, with a strong focus on hands-on technical work.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants for US employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.
About the job
Leads hands-on cybersecurity engineering for federal law enforcement clients, designing and operating security systems and supporting incident response, risk reduction, and compliance.
What you'll do
- Design, implement, configure, integrate, and optimize cybersecurity systems and solutions.
- Lead incident response, threat hunting, forensic investigations, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
- Develop security strategies, guide technical teams on security practices, and ensure compliance with federal standards.
What they ask for
- Experience managing technical teams.
- Hands-on design and engineering experience with three or more cybersecurity tools or technologies.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or Bash; hands-on forensic tools and incident-response techniques.
- Active Secret Clearance.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- CISSP, SANS Defensive Certifications, CISM, OSCP, or equivalent certification.
Pay
$126,300–$243,100 USD base salary
Tools
Python, PowerShell, Bash, IDS/IPS, SIEM, SOAR, SASE, CNAPP
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