SOC Analyst - Tier 2

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! Responsibilities: Analyze data patterns and outliers to identify threat actor TTPs, post-compromise behavior, and insider threats. Create and modify SIEM dashboards to enhance visibility into threat landscapes and monitor activity. Provide expert-level analysis and investigative support for large-scale and complex security incidents. Detect advanced persistent threats (APT) and insider threats through proactive hunting and behavioral analysis. Conduct dynamic and static malware analysis to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and threat vectors. Job Qualifications: 4+ years of experience with incident response, preferably in a SOC environment. Hands-on experience leading security incident investigations through containment, remediation, and final reporting. Proficiency in threat hunting, malware analysis, and forensic tools. Bonus Points: Advanced certifications such as GCIA, GCFE, GREM, CISSP, or OSCP. Experience with EDR tools and threat intelligence platforms. Familiarity with MITRE ATTCK framework and its application in threat detection. Background in scripting or automation to improve detection and analysis capabilities. Eligibility Requirement: Must hold an Active Secret clearance Must be a US Citizen Only (No Dual Citizenship, No Green Card Holder) This is 100% onsite role in St Louis, MO #LI-Defense #LI-Onsite 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 no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for 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 is: $126,300 $243,100 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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)