Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) Consultant
Deloitte
Indianapolis, IN, US
Onsite
2026-06-24
Announced salary
$100k–$198k
Low
$65K
Median
$89K
High
$120K
Market in Indianapolis · BLS OEWS 2025
Job description
Deloitte Cyber helps organizations navigate a rapidly changing threat landscape by building resilient, scalable cybersecurity solutions. As an Engineering Management Specialist, you will lead the delivery of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence\-enabled solutions that connect client needs with hands\-on engineering execution. This role combines technical leadership, client delivery, and pursuit support to help teams deploy high\-quality solutions and build long\-term capability.
Recruiting for this role ends on 06/30/2026\.
**Work you'll do**
As an Engineering Specialist on the Cyber Engineering team, you will be responsible for:
* Leading the design, build, and deployment of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence\-enabled solutions aligned to client requirements and target architecture
* Guiding engineering teams through technical decisions, troubleshooting, code reviews, and delivery execution across client engagements
* Supporting pursuits through demos, proofs of concept, prototypes, solution design, effort estimates, and pricing inputs
* Managing delivery quality, scope, timelines, and client expectations while addressing escalations and protecting engagement outcomes
Capturing reusable delivery learnings, documentation, and runbooks to strengthen delivery practices and client enablement
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A successful candidate would possess these skills:
* Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
* Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
* Ability to lead projects or workstreams
* Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast\-paced and dynamic environment
* Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
* Ability to meet deadlines
* Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others
**The team**
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