Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE) – RMF & ATO

Accenture Federal Services Careers Marketplace; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Arlington, VA seeks an Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE) to advance security integration across portfolios. The role collaborates with CISO and cross-functional teams to apply RMF and NIST SP 800-171 controls, and to develop evidence for audits and system authorization packages.

The ideal candidate will translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, maintain security policies, and help sustain a low operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years).
• 2–5 years configuring and securing systems to meet security requirements (Controls, STIGs).
• 3+ years conducting A&A using RMF across all 6 steps.
• 2–5 years administering risk management in enterprise or tactical environments.
• 5+ years using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 2+ years familiarity with SDLC concepts.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams to develop and maintain bodies of evidence (BOE) for information systems, apps, services, and networks.
• Understand and implement Client Data Program (CDP) with project teams.
• Develop and disseminate system security policies governing products to maintain low risk.
• Conduct internal vulnerability assessments and facilitate external audits of security controls.
• Coordinate security tasks across PM, Engineering, Software Development, and supply chain risk.
• Produce documentation in response to information security requirements.
• Develop ATO Packages and supporting documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms, SCTMs, etc.).
• Conduct Security Impact Analyses (SIA) on System Change Requests.
• Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Translate technical concepts for semi-technical clients.

Skills

RMF

NIST 800-171

Vulnerability assessment

Threat detection

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accenture Federal Services in Arlington, VA seeks an Information Security Systems Engineer (ISSE) to advance security integration across portfolios. The role collaborates with CISO and cross-functional teams to apply RMF and NIST SP 800-171 controls, and to develop evidence for audits and system authorization packages.

The ideal candidate will translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, maintain security policies, and help sustain a low operational