Cloud Security QA Engineer

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Job Description:

Accenture Federal Services is looking for a Cloud Security QA Engineer who will be responsible for determining how effectively an entity being assessed meets specific security objectives. The Quality Assurance Engineer develops and executes test methods to demonstrate the effectiveness of security controls. The Quality Assurance Engineer incorporates test automation where appropriate to drive continuous assessment of targeted systems.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze system specifications/design objectives
• Collaborate with System Developers and cybersecurity team members to develop effective strategies and test plans
• Integrate automated test capabilities with DevOps Pipelines and system oversight processes

Here's what you need:

• 3 years of experience in system testing with a focus on automation testing
• Experience with at least one of the following: Powershell, bash, python, and/or Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Ansible, Terraform, BICEP, or ARM
• Experience with test automation tools such as Cucumber, Watir, or TestComplete
• Knowledge of testing frameworks such as Cypress, Jasmine, or Selenium

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with Microsoft Azure
• Experience producing documentation in Markdown

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI clearance required to start

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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
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