Intrusion Analyst

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! Accenture Federal Services is seeking an Intrusion Analyst to join our team and support our client in either the Annapolis Junction, MD area or San Antonio, TX. In this role, you will be responsible for security tasks such as cyber threat analysis and malware analysis. Your main focus will be on examining network data and malware to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities. It is crucial that you possess strong cybersecurity skills and have experience in malware analysis to effectively carry out these tasks. Candidates who have a deep understanding of cyber threats and the ability to analyze network data and malware will excel in this role. Exposure to tools and processes related to cybersecurity and malware analysis will be beneficial for the candidate. Overall, the ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background in cybersecurity, with a focus on cyber threat analysis and malware analysis. The ability to effectively analyze network data and malware, along with a keen eye for identifying potential threats, will be key skills for success in this position. Experience in responding to security incidents and a solid understanding of cybersecurity tools and processes will also be valuable assets. What you’ll need: Associates degree + 10 years’ relevant experience, or BS + 8 years’ relevant experience, or MS + 6 years’ relevant experience, or PhD + 4 years’ relevant experience Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course), Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT), Network Warfare Bridge Course (NWBC)/Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT), Cyber Defense Operations will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement Experience with Cybersecurity Malware analysis, Packet Malware Analysis, and/or Indicators of Attack and Compromise Knowledge in project management, incident response lifecycles, network design and security, common cyber-attacks, and/or federal incident reporting requirements CISSP, CEH, Sec+, Net+, GIAC GREM or CREA Certification Bonus points if you have: Programming experience in C, C#, C++, Java, Perl, or Python is preferred Windows / Linux Architecture Basic data parsing (Excel, grep, sed, awk, regex) Work independently to deliver timely solutions without direct supervision Basic understanding of TCP/IP and common application layer protocols Clearance : Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance 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, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, 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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)