Sr. Cyber Defense Analyst

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The Work:

• Develop content for cyber defense tools to enhance security measures.
• Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting to identify patterns and potential threats.
• Recommend corrections for computing environment vulnerabilities to mitigate risks.
• Identify network mapping and OS fingerprinting activities.
• Determine the operational and safety impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
• Review cyber defense service provider reporting structure and provide feedback.
• Identify anomalous network activity and potential threats to network resources.
• Validate network alerts and recommend remediation strategies.
• Document cybersecurity incidents and escalate issues that may cause ongoing impact.
• Perform continuous monitoring of system activity to detect and respond to cybersecurity attacks and intrusions.
• Analyze network traffic anomalies and validate intrusion detection system alerts.
• Isolate and remove malware from the network.
• Communicate daily network event and activity reports to stakeholders.
• Develop organizational and system security posture trend reports.
• Maintain currency of cyber defense threat conditions and advise stakeholders on vulnerability compliance.
• Resolve computer security incidents and recommend threat and vulnerability risk mitigation strategies.

Here's what you need:

• 8 years of Cyber and/or IT Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Experience conducting malware analysis, DFIR or Threat Hunt investigations  
• Splunk experience
• Active Top Secret required with ability to obtain SCI
• For candidates relocating to Huntsville a relocation bonus may be available

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with using one or more of the following tools: Microsoft Sentinel, Cribl, Endgame, Carbon Black, Tanium, FireEye, RSA Archer, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, McAfee, Encase, Security Onion, Snort, Phantom, ELK
• Certifications:
• Splunk Certifications
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• SANS GIAC Certifications (GCTI, GCIH, GCIA etc.)
• DFIR related Certifications

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, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia. 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, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:$114,700—$221,100 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