Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

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Accenture Federal Services is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to apply cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) experiences to Amazon Web Service (AWS) cloud platform, to include infrastructure, applications, data, and people. If you are looking to grow and develop in cloud cybersecurity, this is the job for you!

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the ISSM and ISSE to deploy and monitor an Amazon Web Service (AWS) cloud platform in compliance with RMF 800-53 and JSIG processes to receive IATT and ATO at multiple classification levels
• Assist in developing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and configuration-as-code (CaC) to orchestrate the automated deployment of cloud security solutions (e.g. SIEM, HBSS, NGFW, ACAS, etc.) using Ansible and Terraform
• Orchestrate and perform security scans and vulnerability assessments as needed to meet policy, procedures, and client standards
• Collaborate with engineering and networking teams on the cloud platform’s deployment

What You’ll Need:

• 2 years of experience implementing NIST 800-53, Rev 4 and the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• 2 years of experience with Windows and/or Linux environments
• 2 years of experience using information security and assurance practices and principles
• Familiarity with AWS cloud-based systems/tools
• Must be able to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Sec+, CISSP, CASP, etc.) within 3 months of start date 

Bonus Points if you have:

• Experience with ACAS/Nessus for scanning SIEM/Splunk to configure and operate SIEM, create dashboards, reports Incident handling procedures
• AWS or other security related certification (Cloud, SIEM, forensics, Linux, Windows, etc)
• Experience working in a DevSecOps project environment
• Experience with MS Active Directory, Splunk, ACAS/Nessus, McAfee, Windows, Linux, AWS Security, etc.
• Ability to engage with users in a professional manner and present technical concepts plainly to semi-technical customers
• Ability to interface with seasoned Government personnel
• Ability to work in a matrixed team environment and support multiple different efforts as needed
• Desire to learn new technologies and tools and willing to share your experience with the team
• JSIG or ICD 503 compliance

Security Clearance:

• Must have an active TS/SCI level clearance

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:$93,400—$176,200 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 responsi