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# Security Operations Engineer

- **Company:** Accenture
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $126,300.0 - $243,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection Systems, Security Information and Event Management, Google Cloud, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cyber Warfare
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/82C87A87C412402C8E70DA801BE1DBE5/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
 * Minimum 5 years of experience managing a Security Operations Center
 * Expertise in GovCloud service providers, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and various impact levels
 * Strong cybersecurity and technical expertise, including understanding of security protocols, threat landscape, and incident management
 * Experience with SOC tools and frameworks like SIEM, IDS/IPS, NIST, and compliance regulations
 * DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level III Certification

Bonus points if you have:

 * Cyber expertise to coordinate on the development, operational acceptance, and training for all cyber operations systems, platforms, and infrastructures in support CNMF operations
 * Understand cyber operations infrastructure development process and cycle
 * Ability to support the operational employment of cyber operations systems, platforms, and infrastructures

Security Clearance:

 * Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance

## Description

Accenture Federal Services is seeking mission-oriented people to join our team. We are looking for experienced DOD Security Operations Engineer to support the Joint Staff, CNMF, and CMTs to support the planning, development, execution and analysis of full spectrum cyber operations.

The Work:

 * Monitor and analyze system logs, network traffic, and user behavior to identify potential security threats.
 * Utilize tools like intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and security information and event management systems to detect security incidents.
 * Conduct thorough investigations after an incident to determine the nature, scope, and impact of the incident.
 * Work with incident response teams to execute necessary actions to contain, mitigate, and remediate confirmed security incidents.
 * Keep up-to-date on the latest threat intelligence, attack trends, and security best practices.
 * Document incidents, investigations, and resolutions to maintain a comprehensive record of security events
 * Develop and refine enterprise-level security policies, procedures, and best practices


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