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! The Intrusion Analyst will perform critical cybersecurity functions, including cyber threat analysis and malware analysis. This role focuses on evaluating network data and malware to identify threats and vulnerabilities. What you’ll do: Conduct cyber threat analysis Perform malware analysis to identify malicious behavior and potential vulnerabilities Analyze network data and malware to detect threats, indicators of attack (IOA), and indicators of compromise (IOC) Work independently and deliver timely, high‑quality results without direct supervision Support incident response activities using cybersecurity tools, processes, and established response lifecycles What you’ll need: Experience requirements: Associate’s degree + 10 years Bachelor’s degree + 8 years Master’s degree + 6 years PhD + 4 years Hands‑on malware analysis experience Understanding of TCP/IP and common application‑layer protocols Knowledge of indicators of attack and indicators of compromise Experience with Windows and/or Linux architectures Bonus Points if you have: Experience in JCAC, UCT, NWBC/INWT, Cyber Defense Operations Programming experience (C, C#, C++, Java, Perl, Python) Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Sec+, Net+, GIAC GREM, CREA Packet and malware analysis proficiency Basic data parsing skills (ex: Excel, grep, sed, awk, regex) Ability to analyze network data Knowledge of project management, incident response lifecycles, network design and security, common cyber‑attacks, and federal incident reporting requirements Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance 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: $116,900 $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 an ... (truncated, view full listing at source)