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Principal Cyber Defense Engineer
Accenture Federal Services
St. Louis, MOPosted Jul 14, 2026 · 3h ago$85k – $221k
Full-time$85k – $221kPrincipalOn-siteDefense
About this role
Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Principal Cyber Defense Engineer to lead technical efforts in cybersecurity 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 advanced cybersecurity systems
- Perform hands-on technical work including system configuration and optimization
- Engage in 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.
Requires a Secret security clearance.
