Intrusion Analyst

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Accenture Federal Services is seeking an Intrusion Analyst to join our team and support our client in either the Annapolis Junction, MD area or San Antonio, TX. In this role you will be responsible for security tasks, including cyber threat analysis and malware analysis. Your main focus will be on examining network data and malware to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.

This requires strong cybersecurity skills and experience in malware analysis. You should have a deep understanding of cyber threats and the ability to analyze network data and malware. Exposure to tools and processes related to cybersecurity and malware analysis is beneficial.

• Analyze network data and malware to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.

• Conduct cyber threat analysis and malware analysis.

• Respond to security incidents and utilize cybersecurity tools and processes.

• Associates degree + 10 years’ relevant experience, or BS + 8 years’ relevant experience, or MS + 6 years’ relevant experience, or PhD + 4 years’ relevant experience
• Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course), Undergraduate Cyber Training (UCT), Network Warfare Bridge Course (NWBC)/Intermediate Network Warfare Training (INWT), Cyber Defense Operations will be considered towards the relevant experience requirement
• Experience with Cybersecurity Malware analysis, Packet & Malware Analysis, and/or Indicators of Attack and Compromise
• Knowledge in project management, incident response life cycles, network design and security, common cyber-attacks, and/or federal incident reporting requirements
• CISSP, CEH, Sec+, Net+, GIAC GREM or CREA Certification

• Programming experience in C, C#, C++, Java, Perl, or Python is preferred
• Windows / Linux Architecture
• Basic data parsing (Excel, grep, sed, awk, regex)
• Work independently to deliver timely solutions without direct supervision
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP and common application layer protocols

• Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance

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, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, 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.

$130,200—$265,300 USD

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