Triage Analyst

Accenture Federal Services
Lorton, VA

Who this role is best for

Cybersecurity professionals with cloud security experience and SIEM/XDR tool proficiency will find this role's focus on threat triage and incident escalation appealing, especially given the need for TS/SCI clearance and on-call responsibilities in a federal services environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with cloud security experience and SIEM/XDR tool expertise who are comfortable with on-call duties
    — “2 years of experience working with security features of the customer’s cloud services”
  • Individuals with a background in incident response and automation playbook development
    — “recommend improvements to response techniques and automation playbooks”
  • Professionals who are adept at working with federal agencies and have TS/SCI clearance
    — “Must have an active TS/SCI level clearance”

Things to consider

  • This role demands working outside of core hours and may involve on-call responsibilities
    — “may include the need to work outside of core hours on high priority investigations and may also include on-call responsibilities”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate your ability to escalate incidents and improve response techniques through past projects or roles
    — “Work closely with other teams to escalate incidents and recommend improvements to response techniques and automation playbooks”
  • Showcase your familiarity with PowerShell, Trellix, Splunk, or similar tools in your application materials
    — “Experience with 2 or more of the following: PowerShell, XDR, SIEM/SOAR capabilities, Trellix Host Based Security System, Splunk OR similar tools”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • monitor alert queues for sensitive assets
  • perform automated and manual remediation of adverse events
  • ensure health of signal ingestion across tools
Typical background
2 years of experience working with security features of cloud services

Skills & requirements

Required

Cyber Threat AnalysisIncident ResponseSiem/soar CapabilitiesXDRTrellix Host Based Security SystemSplunk

Preferred

Powershell

Stack & domain

PowershellXDRSiem/soar CapabilitiesTrellix Host Based Security SystemSplunkMonitoring Alert QueuesAutomated And Manual RemediationEnsuring Health Of Signal IngestionEscalating IncidentsRecommending ImprovementsComptia Security+CybersecurityIT

About the role

Original posting from Accenture Federal Services via Greenhouse

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!

Job Description

The core responsibility of the CTOC Triage Analyst is responsible for the initial triage and analysis of cyber threat reports and alerts to protect infrastructure and data. This role involves monitoring alert queues for sensitive assets and known attacker campaigns, performing automated and manual remediation of adverse events, and ensuring the health of signal ingestion across Microsoft and third-party tools. The Triage Analyst will work closely with other teams to escalate incidents and recommend improvements to response techniques and automation playbooks. This role may include the need to work outside of core hours on high priority investigations and may also include on-call responsibilities.

What you’ll do:

Monitor alert queues for sensitive assets and known attacker campaigns

Perform automated and manual remediation of adverse events

Ensure the health of signal ingestion across customer and third-party tools

Work closely with other teams to escalate incidents and recommend improvements to response techniques and automation playbooks

What you’ll need:

2 years of experience working with security features of the customer’s cloud services

Experience with 2 or more of the following:

PowerShell

XDR

SIEM/SOAR capabilities

Trellix Host Based Security System

Splunk

OR similar tools

CompTIA Security+ certification

Clearance:

Must have an active TS/SCI level clearance

Must have a US passport

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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. 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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:$103,200—$196,400 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

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 opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation 

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements 

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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Source: Accenture Federal Services careers (Greenhouse)

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