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Principal Cyber Defense Engineer

Accenture Federal Services · Washington, DC
$126K - $243KOpen 347 daysLead and abovePythonBash

Principal Cyber Defense Engineer is open at Accenture Federal Services in Washington, DC. The posting gives a salary of $126K - $243K. Posted on Dec 2, 2025, and still on Accenture Federal Services’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.

About the role

Lead the design, implementation, and management of advanced cybersecurity systems. Perform hands-on technical work, including system configuration, integration, and optimization. Engage in incident response activities, including threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation efforts. Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies and initiatives to enhance system security. Conduct vulnerability assessments and…

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