Cyber Operations Lead

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Arlington, VA Until 8/22/2026 10+ years exp First posted May 10, 2026 Last posted May 10, 2026

Job description

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!

Job Description:

The Cybersecurity Engineer will design, implement, and manage cybersecurity solutions to ensure compliance with DoD requirements, integrating security into the DevSecOps lifecycle. Develop secure architectures, implement NIST and DoD security controls, conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, and manage tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM solutions.

Responsibilities:

Embed secure coding practices, conduct security testing (static/dynamic analysis, code reviews, penetration testing), integrate automated scans into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and implement authentication, authorization, and data protection measures
Lead threat modeling, monitor and analyze security events, execute incident response procedures, and design Zero Trust architectures.
Developing security policies, performing audits, maintaining compliance documentation, and collaborating with teams to integrate security best practices.
Stay current with emerging threats and technologies
Enhance the organization's security posture and contribute to governance and threat intelligence efforts

What you need:

Candidates must meet one of the following areas:
1. Advanced Degree:
  - Master’s degree or Ph.D. in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering.
2. Equivalent Training:
  Completion of one of the following accepted training programs:
  - Control Systems Security Specialist (Advanced) Playlist
10 years experience with cybersecurity
Expert knowledge in DoD-compliant cybersecurity engineering
Proficient with security controls, assessments, and security incident response
Must meet DoD 8140 requirements

Security Clearance:

Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position

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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and 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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$135,200—$278,500 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.

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Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

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Compensation (from employer):
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: — 135,200 – 278,500 USD

About this role

Summary

Design and manage cybersecurity solutions for DoD compliance and threat mitigation.

Job title

Cyber Operations Lead

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

federal cybersecurity

Location requirements

Arlington, VA; remote work not specified

Salary

$135,200—$278,500 USD

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

cybersecuritysecurity controlsrisk assessmentincident responseDoD requirements

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

cybersecurityDoD compliancerisk assessmentssecurity controlsincident response

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Arlington, VA, USA

On-site City