Information Assurance Engineer

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We are: 

Accenture Federal Services, implementing the latest security frameworks tailored to our federal clients. Cybersecurity challenges are different for every business in every industry. With customized plans, we prepare, protect, detect, respond and recover along all points of the security lifecycle. Whether we’re defending against known cyberattacks, detecting and responding to the unknown, or running an entire security operations center, we help build cyber resilience so our clients can grow with confidence in security.  

 

You are: 

A risk-savvy and compliance-smart expert in the industry. You stay current with the latest cyber threats and help clients spot them before they happen. You work well across technology teams to implement the latest security frameworks and put security systems and processes in place. And, when it comes to creating IT risk assessments, you tackle the design and launch with ease. 

 

The Work:

• Review and update Security Artifacts such as System Security Plans and Security Assessment Reports
• Develop test plans and assessment reports in support of system authorization
• Analyze vulnerability scan results and interpret risk to the client technology landscape 
• Categorize system and identified security objectives by applying appropriate information security Controls for Federal Information System’s
• Track Plan of Actions and Milestone (POA&M)s to closure 

 

Here is what you need:

• Ability to maintain and update one or more of the following Federal Security frameworks: FedRAMP, FISMA, RMF, DIACAP and NIST SP 800 series and NIST SP 800-53
• Ability to work independently on projects & tasks

 

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience performing system or network administration
• Experience with the following tools: CSAM, XACTA, eMASS 
• You have one or more of the following certifications: 

• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) 

 

 

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York, or Washington State as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here.   

Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role:

California: $73,900 - $170,200

Colorado: $73,900 - $147,100

New York: $68,400 - $170,200

Washington State: $78,600 – $156,600

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