Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

Accenture Federal Services delivers a range of innovative, tech-enabled services for the U.S. Federal Government to address the complex, sensitive challenges of national security and intelligence missions.

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Job Description: 

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) is primarily responsible for conducting information system security engineering activities with a focus on lifecycle of current systems and future requirement scoping.  

The Work:

• Create, own, and track Security Artifacts such as System Security Plans, Risk Management Plans, Configuration Management Plans, RMF Bodies of Evidence documentation, and Security Assessment Reports
• Provide guidance and support to development of Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M)
• Create and develop ATO Packages for technology offerings
• Propose and ensure systems are complaint within the proper Security policies (NIST 800, FedRAMP, FISMA, RMF etc.)
• Review and Interpret Network and Application Vulnerability and compliance scans
• Lead ongoing quality control analysis to Network and Application Vulnerability processes 
• Lead Network and Application Vulnerability review meetings with senior leadership 
• Writing narratives to applicable security controls for the cloud platform

Here is what you need:

• Ability to implement one or more of the following Federal Security frameworks: FedRAMP, FISMA, RMF, DIACAP and NIST SP 800 series and NIST SP 800-53
• 5+ years of RMF, Cyber Security, and ATO experience
• 2+ years’ experience performing IT system and/or network administration
• 2+ years experience with the following tools: XACTA and eMASS 
• 2+ years experience with RMF/ATO documentation writing skills

Bonus points if you have:

• DoD 8570 Compliant with IAT Level 3 certification
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• AWS Cloud Certifications
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker

Security Clearance:

• An active TS/SCI clearance is required to start

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

Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship required.

Important information

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture Federal Services

Accenture Federal Services is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role. Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

 

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