ISSE/Cybersecurity Engineer

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Job Description:

AFS is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) / Cybersecurity Engineer to provide engineering expertise using technologies such as ePO, Splunk, ACAS, Azure Automation, STIG/SCAP, Trellix, Tenable and other enterprise capabilities. You will be part of a team of highly qualified professionals that provide expertise in Cybersecurity, Cloud and Systems Engineering. Your efforts will support the development and sustainment of unique secure enclaves at the edge that provide enterprise services and key cyber network defense capabilities to customers across the DoD.

Responsibilities:

• Engineer unique solutions to support ongoing Cyber Threat and Cyber Defensive Operations.
• Automate threat assessment and reporting activities.
• Analyze and report system and organizational security posture trends to the ISSM/ISSO.
• Provide cybersecurity recommendations to the ISSM based on significant threats and vulnerabilities.
• Implement system security measures in accordance with established procedures to ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.
• Plan and recommend modifications or adjustments based on exercise results.
• Mitigate or correct security deficiencies identified during security and certification testing and/or recommend risk acceptance to the ISSM.

Here’s What You Need:

• An active TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field AND 2+ years of relevant experience; OR, in lieu of a degree, 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Satisfaction of 8570 IAT II requirements (typically Security+ or greater).
• Willingness to travel (CONUS) 25 - 50%.
• Willingness to work onsite in Lorton, VA (neither remote not hybrid arrangements are possible with this role).

Bonus Points If You Have:

• 3+ years leadership experience in relevant area.
• Technical Certifications, such as: o Microsoft SC100, SC200, SC300, SC400, AZ104, AZ500 o CISSP, CISM, CISA, GSLC, CASP, ITIL, CEH

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, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, and the District of Columbia. 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. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, and the District of Columbia is:$108,400—$203,400 USD   What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.