Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

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! As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, you will lead the development of cybersecurity requirements, architecture, and secure integration strategies for critical systems. This role shapes security direction across major system expansions and site activations while directly influencing PRDs, Approved Product Lists, and strategic technology decisions. Key Responsibilities Define cybersecurity requirements, architectural patterns, and secure integration approaches for complex systems and major deployments. Provide expert guidance to Government leadership on risk mitigation, security posture optimization, and long-term resilience. Develop and present cybersecurity technology roadmaps to influence PMO decisions and guide future-state security investments. Lead cross-functional efforts to integrate cybersecurity principles into broader engineering initiatives and resolve complex technical challenges. Serve as a subject-matter expert across high-impact cybersecurity engineering tasks, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to security-by-design across global modernization efforts. Required Qualifications Prior Cybersecurity Engineer (or similar) experience supporting DoD at the CCMD level. Experience requirements based on education: 8 years with BS/BA or 6 years with MS/MA or 3 years with PhD or 10 years with AS/AA or 12 years without a degree. DoD 8140 alignment for WRC 462, Control Systems Security Specialist (Intermediate). Clearance An active TS/SCI is required 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: $142,300 $166,100 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, ... (truncated, view full listing at source)