Cyber Security Engineer
Accenture Federal Services, Washington, DC
About the job
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 work
The Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for the ongoing design, implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of security systems that protect networks, applications, and data from evolving cyber threats. This role conducts regular security assessments—including audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning—to identify weaknesses and drive remediation. The engineer monitors for anomalies, investigates incidents, applies patches and configuration updates, and maintains incident response plans to ensure operational resilience and business continuity. The role also develops, updates, and enforces security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with industry best practices, while partnering closely with engineering teams, ISSOs, assessors, and other stakeholders to strengthen the organization’s security posture.