Cybersecurity Engineer

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Job Description: 

AFS is supporting the United States Air Force to deliver a DevSecOps pipeline enabled by Platform One tools and capabilities. Our team will design and deploy a modern DevSecOps factory that enables the government to development the software baseline for the E-7A Weapon System in collaboration with the platform prime contractor and Air Force software development teams.

Responsibilities:

• Manage implementation of information assurance, cyber, and program protection requirements IAW DoD cybersecurity standards/policies and address cyber vulnerabilities
• Plan, design, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security measures for the protection of the customer's data, system, and networks
• Apply security skills to design, build and protect enterprise systems, applications, data, assets, and people
• Provide services to safeguard information, infrastructures, applications, and business processes against cyber threats
• Perform the duties of the Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
• Coordinate with the government ISSM to ensure the system has an ATO
• Maintain the system eMASS records

Here's what you need:

• BS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with at least 5 years experience as a cybersecurity profession
• 5 years experience with assessment and accreditation of a national security system (NSS)
• 2 years experience supporting the accreditation of cloud based systems
• DoD 8570.01-m requirement certification

Bonus points if you have:

• High levels of curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Security Clearance:

• Must have an active Secret security clearance

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 City or Washington as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here.    

 

Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role  

California: $105,200 - $168,400 

Colorado: $105,200 - $145,500 

New York City: $121,700 - $168,400

Washington: $112,100 - $154,900

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