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Principal Cyber Defense Engineer
Accenture Federal Services
Washington, DCPosted Jul 20, 2026 · 16h ago$126k – $243k
Full-time$126k – $243kPrincipalOn-site
About this role
Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Principal Cyber Defense Engineer to lead technical cybersecurity efforts for federal law enforcement clients. This hands-on role involves designing, implementing, and managing advanced cybersecurity systems, performing incident response, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
What we are looking for
6- Lead design, implementation, and management of cybersecurity systems
- Hands-on technical work in system configuration and optimization
- Incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis
- Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting
Skills mentioned
1Python
Work authorization
No visa sponsorship is available.
Must be authorized to work without sponsorship.
Requires a Secret security clearance.
