Security Delivery Practitioner

VulnU; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 106,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Columbia, MD is seeking a Security Delivery Practitioner to perform security assessments of cloud environments and support RMF certification activities. The role emphasizes secure cloud architectures, risk management, and compliance with NSA/NIST standards.

The position requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph and relevant DoD IAM certifications, with opportunities to advance through certifications and hands-on experience in defense and national security programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years’ experience or 5 years’ work experience equivalent.
• Active DoD 8570 IAM Level I or IAT II Certification (e.g.: Sec+) preferred.
• 3 years IT, cyber security, or security research in large-scale environments; cloud experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform or review technical security assessments of cloud environments to identify vulnerabilities and non-compliance.
• Validate cloud security requirements and design secure cloud system configurations.
• Support security planning, risk assessment, certification, and RMF activities for cloud systems.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI + Poly

IAM Level I / IAT II

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

XACTA

eMASS

RMF

Job description

# Security Delivery PractitionerAccenture Federal Services · accenturefederal.comCategory: Security EngineeringLocation: Columbia, MDClearance: TS/SCI + PolyAt 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 looking for a Security Delivery Practitioner to join our team and support our client in Columbia, MD.What you’ll do:Perform, or review, technical security assessments of cloud computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommend mitigation strategiesValidate and verify cloud system security requirements definitions and analysis, and establish secure cloud system designsDesign, develop, implement, and/or integrate IA and security systems and system components specifically for cloud networking, computing, and enclave environments, including those with multiple enclaves and differing data protection/classification requirementsBuild IA into cloud systems deployed to operational environmentsAssist cloud architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of customer security policy and enterprise solutions within cloud environmentsSupport the building of secure cloud architectures and enforces the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and cloud architecturesAssess and mitigate cloud system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycleContribute to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities for cloud system and networking operationsReview certification and accreditation (C A) documentation for cloud systems, providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its contentApply system security engineering expertise in one or more of the following to: cloud system security design process; engineering life cycle; information domain; cross-domain solutions; commercial off-the-shelf and government off-the-shelf cryptography; identification; authentication; and authorization; cloud system integration; risk management; intrusion detection; contingency planning; incident handling; configuration control; change management; auditing; certification and accreditation process; principles of IA (confidentiality, integrity, non-repudiation, availability, and access control); and security testingSupport security authorization activities for cloud systems in compliance with NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and prescribed NSA/CSS business processes for security engineeringWhat you’ll need:Bachelor’s degree with 3 years’ experience or 5 years’ work experience equivalent3 years of experience in IT, cyber security, and/or CNO software development or security research3 years of network experience (including at least 1 year of cloud experience) in large-scale global environmentActive DoD 8570 Information Assurance (IAM) Level I or (IAT) level II Certification (e.g.: Sec+)Bonus Points if you have:Experience controlling, labeling, and secure data transfer between information systemsExperience virus scanning and using auditing tools, as well as reviewing system and audit logsExperience using databases or spreadsheets to develop/maintain Plans of Action Milestone (POA Ms)Experience with RMF workflow tools such as XACTA or eMASSExperience in TS/SCI information security requirementsExperience using the NIST Risk Management Framework processesExcellent writing and communication skillsAbility to communicate security solutions with development/engineering teamClearance:Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearanceAs 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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. 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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:$106,300 $206,200 USD