Accenture Federal Services delivers a range of innovative, tech-enabled services for the U.S. Federal Government to address the complex, sensitive challenges of national security and intelligence missions.



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**Job Description:**



As a cybersecurity professional at AFS, youll help design, develop, deliver, and manage solutions to our clients challenging computer science problems. Solutions may occur in the forms of forensics and attack attribution, protection of critical networks, active systems warnings and indicators, active penetration into systems, knowledge discovery of passive and active systems, or other computer science mission support. Essential computer science skills should be applied to each problem using knowledge in operating systems, compiler theory, database theory, algorithm analysis, computer architecture, discrete math, programming language theory, and data structures.



**Here's what you need:**



+ Associate's degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR B.S. Degree and 3 years of relevant experience OR MS Degree and 2 years of relevant experience

+ Experience in:


+ Computer Science area (i.e., theoretical or applied)

+ Designing/developing computer and information systems, including engineering hardware and/or software





**Bonus points if you have:**



+ Simulation/model development

+ Designing/developing/using/evaluating mathematic models, methods, and/or techniques (e.g., algorithm or development)

+ Algorithm analysis and design

+ Reverse engineering






**Security Clearance:**



+ An active TS/SCI with poly clearance is required to start.



Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below and _information on benefits offered is here._





**Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role**





California: $122,600 - $198,800





Colorado: $122,600 - $171,700





New York City: $141,800 - $198,800





Washington: $160,500 - $182,800





**Eligibility Requirements**



US Citizenship required.



**Important information**



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 and with Accenture Federal Services



Accenture Federal Services is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role. Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.






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