accenturefederalservices
Principal Cyber Defense Engineer
At a Glance
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Posted
- 2026-03-25T11:08:53-04:00
Key Requirements
Certifications
- CISM
- CISSP
- OSCP
Domain Knowledge
- Cybersecurity
- Government
- Legal
Requirements
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.
Compensation & Benefits
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
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$243,100 USD
What We Believe
Responsibilities
Lead the design, implementation, and management of advanced cybersecurity systems.
Perform hands-on technical work, including system configuration, integration, and optimization.
Engage in incident response activities, including threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation efforts.
Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies and initiatives to enhance system security.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.
Collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to develop and deploy customized cybersecurity solutions.