Defensive Cyber Operation Analyst
Accenture Federal Services · Maryland
📍 Fort Meade, MD💰 $108,400via greenhousePosted 2026-07-20
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Job Description:
Accenture Federal Services is seeking mission-oriented people to join our team. We are looking for experienced DOD Defensive Cyber Operations Analysts to work with our client(s) to support the planning, development, execution and analysis of full spectrum cyber operations.
The Work:
Review requirements for information network protection (boundary, mid-tier, endpoint); evaluate shortfalls and gaps; provide assessments and reports to determine effectiveness of cyber defense, plans, policies, procedures and assets
Use incident handling procedures and incident reporting policy and directives to analyze cyber incidents and threats to identify shortfalls and gaps in policy and process and develop policy updates
Analyze cybersecurity activities and make recommendations for actions to protect systems, including reviewing proof of concept development of cyber capabilities for countering ongoing or impending cyber adversary actions
Coordinate and collaborate with partners and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of services, systems, and networks into existing and future joint DODIN infrastructure
Provide situational awareness of Cyber Incidents to executive leadership, as well as develop and or maintain knowledge repositories, standard reports and dashboards
Provide support and situational awareness of all Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) Operationalization efforts
Plans, organizes, determines, and recommends necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for the establishment and maintenance of assigned and anticipated Digital Modernization Changes
Develops and assesses current DoDIN plans and policies to include emerging technologies and assists with providing guidance on the implementation of security solutions
Supports the Technical Director in synchronizing and prioritizing capability requirements and new tactical uses of existing capabilities
Here's what you need:
5 years of experience as an Intelligence Analyst, Cyber Operations role for DOD or the IC
IAT or IAM level II certification
Understanding of digital modernization efforts to secure, operate, and defend the DODIN to include Cloud Environments, Zero-Trust Architecture, Mission Partner Environments (MPE), and End-Point Security
Security Clearance:
Must have an active TS/SCI security 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, 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: $108,400 — $203,400 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 op
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