Digital Network Exploitation Analyst

Accenture Federal Services delivers a range of innovative, tech-enabled services for the U.S. Federal Government to address the complex, sensitive challenges of national security and intelligence missions.

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Job Description: 

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Digital Network Exploitation Analyst who wants to develop innovative solutions for customers and internal product teams. As a cybersecurity professional at AFS, you’ll bridge the gap between what our customers can currently do and what they aspire to achieve by solving problems of significance. As a member of a team, you’ll protect the customer’s data through proactive collection via computer networks gathered from target information systems.

Here's what you need:

• 5+ years of experience with TCP/IP and common protocols such as SSH, HTTPS, SMTP, DNS, BGP, DHCP
• 3+ years of experience with the OSI model and its relevance to internet technologies
• 3+ years of experience with malware analysis to include analysis of threat indicators, and indicators of compromise
• 3+ years of experience analyzing network traffic data for anomalous or malicious activity with tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, and TShark

Bonus points if you have:

• Network+
• Security+
• CISSP
• OSCP
• CEH
• Any of a number of active Cyber Certifications including but not limited to: GPEN, GXPN, GCFE, GCFA, and OSCP

Special consideration given for the following skills:

• Scripting skills (e.g. Python, Bash)
• Experience with UNIX operating systems.
• Ability to develop network and malware signatures (e.g. Yara, Snort)
• C++
• SIGINT experience

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here.    

Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role  

California: $90,700 - $198,800 

Colorado: $90,700 - $171,700 

New York City: $105,000 - $198,800

Washington: $96,600 - $182,800

Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship required.

Important information

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture Federal Services

Accenture Federal Services is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role. Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

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