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Accelera Solutions

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2002

🔒 Cybersecurity

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🤝 B2B

Cybersecurity • Artificial Intelligence • B2B

Accelera Solutions is a technology services company specializing in cloud, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and custom software solutions for government and commercial clients. With decades of experience, the firm delivers cloud migration and managed services, DevOps/DevSecOps, data analytics, AI/ML, API and IoT integrations, and 24/7 help-desk support, focusing on reliability, security, and operational excellence. Accelera serves defense, federal, local government, healthcare, space, and commercial sectors from its headquarters in Tysons, VA.

📋 Description

• Monitoring Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR): • Continuously monitor EDR solutions to detect and report threats to the Security Operations Center (SOC) in real-time. • Managing Next-Generation Antivirus (NGAV): • Ensure NGAV solutions are running optimally and address any alerts or issues. • Perform routine checks and updates to maintain peak performance. • Maintaining Attack Surface Reduction: • Ensure rules and controls are in place to minimize the attack surface of endpoints, as provided by the SOC • Report any deviations or issues to the engineering team for review. • Integrating Cloud-Delivered Protection: • Verify that real-time updates and threat intelligence from the Microsoft cloud are being received and applied. • Report any discrepancies or issues to the engineering team. • Connecting with SIEM Solutions: • Ensure seamless integration of Microsoft Defender with Microsoft Sentinel and other SIEM tools. • Monitor and maintain centralized logging, analytics, and reporting dashboards. • Perform data analysis via the SIEM tool as required. • Ensuring Cross-Platform Protection: • Verify comprehensive security across Windows, Linux, and mobile devices. • Report any platform-specific issues to the engineering team. • Delivering Comprehensive Reporting and Analytics: • Generate and review detailed reports on security posture, incidents, and compliance. • Ensure dashboards and alerts are functioning correctly and report any issues. • Applying Prescribed Procedures: • Follow established procedures and guidelines for maintaining Microsoft Defender solutions. • Escalate any issues or anomalies to the engineering team. • Implementing Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC): • Ensure WDAC policies are correctly applied and functioning as intended. • Report any policy violations or issues to the engineering team. • Integrating Microsoft Defender, Intune, and Purview for Data Loss Prevention (DLP): • Ensure DLP policies are correctly implemented and functioning across endpoints, mobile devices, and cloud services. • Implement approved DLP waivers for authorized users and devices. • Monitor DLP incidents and report any policy violations or data exfiltration attempts to the engineering team. • Maintain unified reporting and alerts for any DLP-related issues.

🎯 Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. • 3+ Years of relevant experience • Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Cloud, and Servers. • Familiarity with endpoint security, threat hunting, and incident response. • Familiarity with SIEM solutions, especially Microsoft Sentinel. • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. • Good communication and collaboration skills to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels. • Understanding of industry compliance standards (e.g., NIST) and relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) is advantageous. • Willingness to stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and emerging security tools. • Required DoD 8140 compliant certification such as CompTIA Security+

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Flexible work hours • Paid time off • Remote work options