Security Engineering Lead

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! Overview: We are seeking a hands-on Security Engineering Lead to manage the engineering and sustainment of CBP SOC's security infrastructure. This role involves leading a team responsible for the full lifecycle management of security tools and applications across on-premise, cloud, and transitional environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network security, systems administration, and experience with a wide array of security solutions. Key Responsibilities: Lead the administration, configuration, maintenance, and tuning of the CSD tool suite (SIEM, IDS/IPS, AV solutions). Oversee changes in software, hardware, facilities, and telecommunications to align with user needs. Provide technical leadership in evaluating and implementing new security technologies and processes. Manage security device signature maintenance, performance reporting, and optimizations. Support the CSD Service Desk and ISSOs during the ATO/ATT process. Required Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in security administration systems and support. Strong working knowledge of security services, networking, and security policy. Proven experience with network security solutions (L2/L3 devices, NAC, 802.1x, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs). Advanced knowledge of encryption algorithms, secure communications, SIEM, and embedded systems security. Required Certifications: Minimum: A+, Security+, or Network+ . Preferred: CISSP certification. 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: $116,900 — $243,100 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 t…