Cybersecurity Cloud Automation Engineer

@ Accenture Federal Services

Accenture Federal Servicesaccenturefederalservices.com

Cybersecurity Cloud Automation Engineer

Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Accenture Federal Services helps US federal agencies enhance security and efficiency. The role focuses on cloud security, automation, and Threat Hunt Analytics, working onsite in Lorton, VA, empowering government missions through innovative cybersecurity solutions.

Requirements

4+ years IT experience
3+ years cloud experience
PowerShell or programming
Accessing REST APIs
Security+ or equivalent

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science
Azure knowledge
SIEM experience
Technical Certifications
Active TS/SCI clearance

Full job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

We are seeking an Cybersecurity Cloud Automation Engineer who will Cyber Security Operations development in the areas of Threat Hunt Analytics, Malicious Detections, and Workbook development. You will be responsible for building and setting up new development tools and infrastructure utilizing knowledge in continuous integration, delivery, and deployment (CI/CD), Cloud technologies, Container Orchestration and Security. Also, to build and test end-to-end CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that systems are safe against security threats. This role is fully onsite in Lorton, VA.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and assist with Azure resource deployments using IaC and CaC
Developing, deploying and using Threat Hunt Analytics, Malicious Detection, Workbooks and other Incident Response tools
Assist with automated deployments of mission-critical security software and applications
Assist with the development of data ingestion and visualization solutions
Engage with customers for requirements gathering and solution development activities
Improve processes across the enterprise by introducing automation and industry best practices
Documentation of lessons learned and best practices

Required Skills

4+ years of IT Administration, Engineering, or Automation experience (including 3+ years of Cloud experience)
1+ year experience with programming languages or PowerShell
1+ year experience with manually or programmatically accessing REST API endpoints
Satisfaction of 8570 IAT II requirements (typically CompTIA Security+)

Preferred Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
Azure experience
Working knowledge of multiple SIEMs including Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel/Log Analytics
Leadership experience in relevant technical areas
Technical Certifications, such as: Microsoft AZ-104, AZ-204, AZ-305, AZ-500, AZ-600 or AZ-700
Travel requirements: Up to 25% (CONUS).

Security Clearance:

Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance
Must have a valid US passport

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As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$100,200—$203,400 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If youare being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

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.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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