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CACI

Cybersecurity Lead

Albuquerque, NM · Hybrid

This role ensures cybersecurity engineering, compliance, and defensive cyber operations are ... Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work ...

Starfish

Cybersecurity Engineer

Mark Center, OH · On-site

$110K - $195K/yr

... Federal Government and Department of War. As one of the nation's top 100 defense companies, the ... As a Cybersecurity Engineer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

Ardent

Cybersecurity Engineer

Washington, DC · Hybrid

Position Description: Ardent is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support the design ... Experience supporting federal government environments. * Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP ...

Def-Logix, Inc.

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$129K - $177K/yr

... Federal Government customer. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of Federal, DHS ... Lead cybersecurity initiatives involving cloud engineering, Agile DevSecOps, AI/ML, and Zero Trust.

AdventHealth

Cyber Security Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

Federal Government and national security community, allied governments, NATO, and agencies ... The Cyber Security Engineer will serve as a key member of SES Space & Defense's growing Cyber ...

Linuxcareers

Cybersecurity Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to safeguard systems, networks, and data through vulnerability management and security assessments for US federal government clients.

TekSynap

Cybersecurity Engineer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

Overview We are seeking a DTRA CSSP Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Prime Contract with the ... of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits ...

TekSynap

Cybersecurity Engineer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

Responsibilities & Qualifications Core Role & Purpose The DTRA CSSP Cybersecurity Engineer serves ... of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for federal government cyber security engineer in the United States is $122,890.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,000.00 and $142,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Cybersecurity Engineer

San Diego, CA • On-site

Accenture Federal Services
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

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8.7

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Job description

Job Summary:
Accenture Federal Services is a technology company dedicated to helping the US federal government enhance national security and public safety. The Cybersecurity Engineer will be responsible for safeguarding systems and data through vulnerability management and security assessments.
Responsibilities:
• Perform comprehensive vulnerability management and security assessments to safeguard systems, networks, and data.
• Identify and mitigate risks across software, hardware, and networking components.
• Conduct system security testing during lab-based and site-based assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to prioritize remediation efforts and ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Maintain and update RMF documentation, including Security Controls artifacts, and provide actionable recommendations to enhance the overall security posture of the organization.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cyber security or related science degree or 3 years equivalent experience
• Experience supporting ATO efforts by providing technical input and security control implementation evidence for NIST 800-53 compliance
• Experience conducting STIG checks to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, utilizing industry best practices and tools to update systems and mitigate security risks
• Security+ Certification
• US Citizenship required, dual citizens not eligible
• An active Secret clearance is required for this role with ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Must have an active US passport and able to travel internationally
Preferred:
• CISSP or CISA Certifications
• Linux+ or RHSA Certifications
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux experience with knowledge of SELinux (MAC and DAC security mechanisms)
• Previous networking experience
Company:
Accenture Federal Services is a leading US federal services company and subsidiary of Accenture. Founded in 1989, the company is headquartered in Arlington, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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