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# Cybersecurity Engineer

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $78,600.0 - $160,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Code Review, Encodings, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Dynamic Program Analysis, Intrusion Detection Systems, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Zero Trust Network Access, Secure Coding, Security Information and Event Management, Software Engineering, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Devsecops, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/D20A7DBFCA9946229483233F5BAF9C02/job/

## About the Role

* A Bachelor's degree (or 4 years of equivalent experience)
 * 4 years of experience in DoD-compliant cybersecurity or security engineering.
 * Proficient with security controls, assessments, and security incident response
 * Bachelors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or Software Engineering, OR possess a DoD 8140 Certification

Security Clearance:

 * Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position

## Description

The Cybersecurity Engineer will design, implement, and manage cybersecurity solutions to ensure compliance with federal requirements, integrating security into the DevSecOps lifecycle. They will develop secure architectures, implement NIST and federal security controls, conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, and manage tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM solutions. Responsibilities include embedding secure coding practices, conducting security testing (static/dynamic analysis, code reviews, penetration testing), integrating automated scans into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and implementing authentication, authorization, and data protection measures. They will lead threat modeling, monitor and analyze security events, execute incident response procedures, and design Zero Trust architectures. This role involves developing security policies, performing audits, maintaining compliance documentation, and collaborating with teams to
integrate security best practices. Staying current with emerging threats and technologies, they will enhance the organization's security posture and contribute to governance and threat intelligence efforts.


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