Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

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Role Description: 

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an ISSE to work as part of a team reviewing and assessing Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization body of evidence for classified information systems, to include: System Security Plan (SSP), Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Continuous Monitoring Plan, Incident Response Plan, Access Control Plan, Security Assessment Plan, etc.

Responsibilities include:

• Review new and existing systems for technical compliance with IA directives and protection of data at all classification levels including SCI
• Advise on in-depth security design review and threat/risk assessments
• Provide inputs to technical artifacts, including Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTM), and Risk Assessment Reports (RARs)
• Conduct site visits (as required) and assessments to inspect IA plans and security control implementations and support Incident Response Team (IRT) activities

Here's what you need: 

• 5+ years of implementing NIST 800-53, Rev 4 and the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• 5+ years of experience with Windows and Linux environments
• 5+ years of experience with virtualization or cloud environments
• 2+ years of using information security and assurance practices and principles
• Experience with MS Active Directory, Splunk, ACAS/Nessus, McAfee, Windows, Linux, AWS Security, etc.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Sec+, CISSP, CASP, etc.)

Bonus points if you have:

• ACAS/Nessus for scanning experience
• Experience utilizing SIEM/Splunk to configure and operate SIEM, create dashboards, reports
• Experience with Incident handling procedures
• Other Security related certification (Cloud, SIEM, forensics, Linux, Windows, etc)
• Experience working in a DevSecOps project environment
• JSIG or ICD 503 compliance
• Able to present technical concepts plainly to semi-technical customers
• 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

Security Clearance:

• Must have an Active TS/SCI level clearance

 

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