Cloud Security Specialist

accenturefederalservices; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cloud Security professional to help secure a hybrid on-premises and multi-cloud environment across the lifecycle of cloud-hosted systems. The role covers authorization package review, continuous monitoring, architecture guidance, and assessment support, including security for container and serverless workloads.

You will review FedRAMP materials, monitor security configurations, advise on security designs, assist with incident response, and document

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in cloud security, FedRAMP authorization, or continuous monitoring.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, cybersecurity, or a related field; equivalent experience may substitute.
• Working knowledge of AWS and/or Microsoft Azure security services and native security tools.
• Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, and cloud security practices.
• CISSP certification.
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate certification.

Responsibilities

• Review cloud authorization packages, including FedRAMP materials, and inform Authority to Operate recommendations for cloud services under consideration.
• Monitor cloud provider environments for security configuration, compliance, and control drift.
• Advise on cloud security architecture and review designs for new and existing workloads.
• Support container and serverless security, including image scanning and runtime protection.
• Assist with incident response and remediation for cloud-hosted systems.
• Document cloud controls, configurations, and architecture decisions; contribute to periodic assessments and audits.
• Review cloud usage and costs for security-relevant optimization opportunities.

Skills

Cloud security

FedRAMP authorization

Continuous monitoring

AWS/Azure security

Security architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS Security services

Azure Security Center

Job description

Role overview

Help secure a hybrid on-premises and multi-cloud environment throughout the lifecycle of cloud-hosted systems. The work combines authorization package review, continuous monitoring, architecture guidance, and assessment support, including security for container and serverless workloads.

Responsibilities

• Review cloud authorization packages, including FedRAMP materials, and inform Authority to Operate recommendations for cloud services under consideration.
• Monitor cloud provider environments for security configuration, compliance, and control drift.
• Advise on cloud security architecture and review designs for new and existing workloads.
• Support container and serverless security, including image scanning and runtime protection.
• Assist with incident response and remediation for cloud-hosted systems.
• Document cloud controls, configurations, and architecture decisions; contribute to periodic assessments and audits.
• Review cloud usage and costs for security-relevant optimization opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in cloud security, FedRAMP authorization, or continuous monitoring.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, cybersecurity, or a related field; equivalent experience may substitute.
• Working knowledge of AWS and/or Microsoft Azure security services and native security tools.
• Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, and cloud security practices.
• CISSP certification.
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate certification.

Benefits and work setup

• The source gives a base pay range of $109,500–$224,200 for a specified set of US states and the District of Columbia. Pay varies by location, skills, and experience.