Information System Security Engineer

Accenture-Federal-Services-2; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks an Information System Security Engineer in Colorado Springs on a hybrid schedule. The ISSE will review RMF artifacts and contribute to security controls across classified information systems, SSPs, SCTMs, and incident response planning.

The role requires 4 years in RMF and NIST, Windows/Linux, virtualization or cloud experience, 2 years in information security practices, and Splunk proficiency. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience implementing NIST 800-53, Rev 4 and/or the RMF.
• 4 years of experience with Windows and/or Linux environments.
• 4 years of experience with virtualization or cloud environments.
• 2 years of using information security and assurance practices and principles.
• Experience with Splunk.

Responsibilities

• Review systems for technical compliance with IA directives and data protection.
• Advise on security design reviews and risk assessments.
• Provide inputs to artifacts such as POA&Ms, SCTMs, and RARs.
• Conduct site visits and support Incident Response Team activities.

Skills

RMF

Windows/Linux

Virtualization/Cloud

InfoSec practices

Splunk experience

Tools

ACAS/Nessus

SIEM

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people.Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an Information System Security Engineer to join our team and support our client on a hybrid schedule. The ISSE will 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.

What you’ll do:

• 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

What you’ll need:

• 4 years of experience implementing NIST 800-53, Rev 4 and/or the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• 4 years of experience with Windows and/or Linux environments
• 4 years of experience with virtualization or cloud environments
• 2 years of using information security and assurance practices and principles
• Experience with Splunk

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
• Formerly or currently a system administrator, developer, or engineer
• JSIG or ICD 503 compliance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to engage with users in a professional manner and present technical concepts plainly to semi-technical customers
• Ability to interface with seasoned Government personnel
• 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

Clearance:

Must have a TS/SCI level clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$116,900 - $243,100 USD

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