Accenture

Cybersecurity Cloud Automation Engineer

Accenture$100K — $203K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in IT Administration, Engineering, or Automation; 3+ years in Cloud.
  • 1+ year experience in programming languages or PowerShell.
  • 1+ year experience accessing REST API endpoints.
  • Meets 8570 IAT II requirements (often CompTIA Security+).

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy Azure resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC).
  • Create and manage Threat Hunt Analytics and Malicious Detection tools.
  • Automate deployments of critical security applications.
  • Develop data ingestion and visualization solutions.
  • Gather requirements and develop solutions in collaboration with customers.
  • Enhance processes by implementing automation and best practices.
  • Document lessons learned and industry best practices.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and certifications.
  • Collaborative work environment.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technology in cybersecurity.
  • Potential to influence best practices across the enterprise.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an Cybersecurity Cloud Automation Engineer who will Cyber Security Operations development in the areas of Threat Hunt Analytics, Malicious Detections, and Workbook development. You will be responsible for building and setting up new development tools and infrastructure utilizing knowledge in continuous integration, delivery, and deployment (CI/CD), Cloud technologies, Container Orchestration and Security. Also, to build and test end-to-end CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that systems are safe against security threats. This role is fully onsite in Lorton, VA.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and assist with Azure resource deployments using IaC and CaC
  • Developing, deploying and using Threat Hunt Analytics, Malicious Detection, Workbooks and other Incident Response tools
  • Assist with automated deployments of mission-critical security software and applications
  • Assist with the development of data ingestion and visualization solutions
  • Engage with customers for requirements gathering and solution development activities
  • Improve processes across the enterprise by introducing automation and industry best practices
  • Documentation of lessons learned and best practices

Required Skills
  • 4+ years of IT Administration, Engineering, or Automation experience (including 3+ years of Cloud experience)
  • 1+ year experience with programming languages or PowerShell
  • 1+ year experience with manually or programmatically accessing REST API endpoints
  • Satisfaction of 8570 IAT II requirements (typically CompTIA Security+)

Preferred Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Azure experience
  • Working knowledge of multiple SIEMs including Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel/Log Analytics
  • Leadership experience in relevant technical areas
  • Technical Certifications, such as: Microsoft AZ-104, AZ-204, AZ-305, AZ-500, AZ-600 or AZ-700
  • Travel requirements: Up to 25% (CONUS).

Security Clearance:
  • Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Must have a valid US passport

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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:

$100,200-$203,400 USD

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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