Responsibilities
- Define project scope, mission objectives, timelines, and deliverables for advanced cyber capability development
- Gather, analyze, and prioritize stakeholder requirements within classified environments
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, vulnerabilities, and technical constraints throughout development
- Estimate development effort, resource needs, and time requirements for complex capability builds
- Produce detailed design documents, prototypes, and architectural diagrams
- Design and implement diverse software architectures including microservices, monolithic systems, and event‑driven architectures
- Develop conceptual, logical, and physical software models aligned with mission requirements
- Ensure designs meet operational, performance, and security requirements for cyber operations
- Write, test, debug, and refine code in multiple programming languages
- Package proof‑of‑concept code into multi‑stage executables used for cyber effects and operations
- Implement secure coding standards and security best practices throughout all development stages
- Produce comprehensive technical documentation to support maintenance, modification, and operational use
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and ensure compliance with cybersecurity, operational, and regulatory standards
- Develop and execute unit, integration, system, and acceptance tests to validate code quality and mission readiness
- Implement configuration management processes governing software code, builds, and artifacts
- Validate software performance in operationally representative environments
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
- 5 years of software development experience with a focus on secure, mission‑critical applications
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including: Python, C, C++, .NET, Java, Bash scripting
- Experience with operating systems such as Linux, Windows, Android, iOS, or real‑time operating systems
- Experience with cryptography, hashing, network protocols, and/or Wi‑Fi protocols
- Must possess an active TS/SCI/CI‑level security clearance
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in a relevant technical field
- Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community missions
- Knowledge of cyber operations concepts, requirements, and operational workflows
- Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, automation tools, and secure build practices
- Familiarity with MARFORCYBER mission sets and operational environments
- Understanding of networking devices, infrastructure, and distributed systems
- Ability to develop multi‑stage executables for cyber operations
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within classified environments and cross‑functional cyber teams
Work Arrangement
On-site
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Other Employment Statements
Applicants must have work authorization in the US without future sponsorship. Candidates employed by Accenture clients may not be eligible. Sealed or expunged records need not be disclosed. Pay transparency is protected; employees cannot be discharged for discussing pay, with limited exceptions. California residents in Los Angeles County must review additional legal notices.
Additional Information
- Must possess an active TS/SCI/CI-level security clearance
- Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States
- Compensation varies based on office location, role, skill set, and level of experience
- The base pay range for California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is $116,900—$243,100 USD
- Candidates 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 prohibits retaliation against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own pay or the pay of others, subject to certain conditions
- California residents living in or planning to work from Los Angeles County must review additional legal notices
