Accenture
Security Engineer (Cross-Functional) - SME
$110K–$214K
Chantilly, VA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Location
- Chantilly, VA
Chantilly, Virginia, United States - Experience
- 10 years of experience in security engineering.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
About the job
Safeguards applications and infrastructure by managing security operations, incident response, cloud and platform security, and compliance with security policies.
What you'll do
- Manage security across applications and platforms, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response and recovery plans.
- Operate and enhance secure cloud infrastructure; manage COMSEC resources and crypto key custody.
- Secure websites and internet transactions using firewall and encryption technologies, and maintain access controls and compliance.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Proficiency in cyber resiliency and security planning; experience in web application and platform security testing.
- Strong understanding of cloud technology operations and security, including application data and vulnerability points.
- Experience with Internet firewall and encryption technologies; active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position.
Pay
$109,500 — $213,500 USD (base salary)
Tools
COMSEC, cloud computing, Internet firewall, encryption technologies
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