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FINRA

Senior Security Engineer

Rockville, MD · On-site

$116K - $160K/yr

Senior Security Engineer - Security Data Pipelines & Zero Trust Access About the Role: We're looking for a Senior Security Engineer to own the design, operation, and scaling of the security data ...

Armada Ltd

Senior Security Specialist

Patuxent River, MD · On-site

$78.16/hr

The Senior Security Specialist considers all aspects of security, to include personnel security, physical security, operations security, communications security, and associated oversight.Duties ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior security operations engineer in Maryland is $133,091.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,100.00 and $152,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
Infographic showing various Senior Security Operations Engineer job openings in Maryland as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,091 per year, or $64 per hour.

Security Operations Engineer

Accenture Federal Services

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Accenture Federal Services rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

51st of 499 rated business services

Job description

Job Description:

Accenture Federal Services is seeking mission-oriented people to join our team. We are looking for experienced DOD Security Operations Engineer to support the Joint Staff, CNMF, and CMTs to support the planning, development, execution and analysis of full spectrum cyber operations.

The Work:

  • Monitor and analyze system logs, network traffic, and user behavior to identify potential security threats.
  • Utilize tools like intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and security information and event management systems to detect security incidents.
  • Conduct thorough investigations after an incident to determine the nature, scope, and impact of the incident.
  • Work with incident response teams to execute necessary actions to contain, mitigate, and remediate confirmed security incidents.
  • Keep up-to-date on the latest threat intelligence, attack trends, and security best practices.
  • Document incidents, investigations, and resolutions to maintain a comprehensive record of security events
  • Develop and refine enterprise-level security policies, procedures, and best practices

Here's what you need:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing a Security Operations Center
  • Expertise in GovCloud service providers, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and various impact levels
  • Strong cybersecurity and technical expertise, including understanding of security protocols, threat landscape, and incident management
  • Experience with SOC tools and frameworks like SIEM, IDS/IPS, NIST, and compliance regulations
  • DOD 8140/DOD 8570 IAM Level III Certification

Bonus points if you have:

  • Cyber expertise to coordinate on the development, operational acceptance, and training for all cyber operations systems, platforms, and infrastructures in support CNMF operations
  • Understand cyber operations infrastructure development process and cycle
  • Ability to support the operational employment of cyber operations systems, platforms, and infrastructures

Security Clearance:

  • Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance

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