Security Engineer (Cross-Functional) - SME

Accenture PLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Virginia seeks an experienced Security Engineer to safeguard applications and infrastructure. You will manage security operations, develop incident response plans, and ensure cloud and web application security in support of government missions.

Responsibilities include designing monitoring, coordinating with partners for security guidance, and enforcing security governance across environments while protecting communication and data assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10 years of experience in security engineering.
• Strong knowledge of cyber resiliency and security planning.
• Experience with web application and platform security testing.
• Solid understanding of cloud technology operations and security.
• Knowledge of critical data and vulnerability points.

Responsibilities

• Manage security across multiple applications and platforms.
• Develop incident response and recovery plans.
• Design monitoring and alerting for anomalous activity.
• Coordinate with partners to provide security guidance to government.
• Operate and enhance secure cloud infrastructure per governance.
• Install, maintain and upgrade core infrastructure.
• Manage COMSEC resources and crypto key management.
• Ensure safety of the organization’s website and online transactions.
• Apply firewall and encryption technologies; update user access and policies.

Skills

Cyber resiliency

Security planning

Web app security testing

Cloud security

Vulnerability management

Data correlation & detection

Firewall & encryption tech

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree

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!

Who you'll be:

We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer to safeguard our applications and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will manage security operations, develop incident response plans, and ensure cloud and web application security. With a focus on cyber resiliency and platform security, this role is crucial in protecting our organization's data and ensuring compliance with security policies.

What you'll do:

• Manage security across multiple applications and platforms, ensuring robust protection against threats.

• Produce and implement incident response and recovery plans.

• Design and implement monitoring and alerting for anomalous activities.

• Coordinate with industry partners to provide security recommendations to the government.

• Operate and enhance secure cloud infrastructure and software in line with security governance policies.

• Install, maintain, and upgrade cloud computing environments and core infrastructure.

• Manage communication security (COMSEC) resources and act as key custodian for crypto key management systems.

• Ensure the safety of the organization's website and secure internet transactions.

• Apply firewall and encryption technologies to maintain security.

• Update and manage user access, monitor compliance violations, and develop security policies.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

• 10 years of experience in security engineering.

• Proficiency in cyber resiliency and security planning.

• Experience in web application and platform security testing.

• Strong understanding of cloud technology operations and security.

• Knowledge of application critical data and vulnerability points.

• Ability to correlate data for detection, remediation, monitoring, and feedback.

• Experience with Internet firewall and encryption technologies.

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position

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, 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. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits) 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,