Intrusion Analyst

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
• Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as

Benefits

Additional Information

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.

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