Security Researcher

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Accenture Federal Services

Herndon, VA

On-site

Posted March 30, 2026

Job Description

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:

Accenture Federal Services is seeking bold, innovative thinkers to tear apart our world of code and find vulnerabilities. Software and applications, PCs, Macs, Linux and IoT are all the objects of our investigation, so we need someone who likes to solve puzzles and deep dive into new topics to solve some of the most challenging problems. Our projects involve small teams working a variety of research efforts in close coordination with customers. As a technical leader, you will drive vulnerability research (VR) and operational success for our customers

Here's what you need:

In-depth knowledge of C, C++, Python and Bash scripting; additional languages desired include C#, Java, Swift
Experience with fuzzer development, AFL, Ida Pro, Ghidra and custom forensic analysis tools
Academic degree(s) in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics and/or military training/experience
Experience reading or writing assembly (x86, x64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, TILE, or others)
Working experience with Git, GitLab, or Jira

Bonus points if you have:

Experience utilizing full system emulation for research and analysis
Experience using VMware vCenter, vSphere
Experience setting up networking and packet capture in Virtual Machine environments

Security Clearance:

Must have an active TS/SCI level clearance

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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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. 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.

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