Senior Cloud Security Engineer

VulnU; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Charlottesville/Springfield, VA, seeks a Senior Cloud Security Engineer to design and implement cybersecurity architectures for cloud environments, collaborating with cloud delivery teams, and automating processes to support Continuous Authorization to Operate (CATO). The role requires TS clearance, 8570/8140 IAT II, and cloud certifications.

We expect 8+ years in cloud security, 4+ years IC cyber experience, 2+ years scripting (Bash/PowerShell/Python/AWS/Azure

Qualifications

• 8570 or 8140 IAT Level II certification and Cloud Certification required.
• 8+ years securing systems, DoD authorization, and security plans.
• 4+ years IC cybersecurity experience.
• 2+ years scripting in Bash, PowerShell, Python, AWS/Azure CLI.
• Experience with RMF, STIGs, and cloud automation for CATO.

Responsibilities

• Define, communicate, and implement cloud cybersecurity architectures.
• Collaborate with cloud delivery teams; implement verification and monitoring.
• Automate cyber processes to support CATO objectives.
• Mentor team members; work with RMF/STIG controls across domains.
• Support DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and IaC practices.

Skills

Cloud security

RMF/DoD

IC experience

Automation scripting

IaC

Git

CI/CD

Agile

Tools

AWS CLI

Azure CLI

CI/CD tools

Job description

# Senior Cloud Security EngineerAccenture Federal Services · accenturefederal.comCategory: Cloud SecurityLocation: Charlottesville, VA; Springfield, VALevel: SeniorClearance: Top SecretAt 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!The work you'll do:Define, communicate, and implement cybersecurity architecture and administration processes for cloud environments across multiple network domains.Collaborate across our cloud infrastructure delivery team and with stakeholders using an Agile process to ensure design, implementation, verification, and continuous monitoring of cloud solutions across multiple domains.Automate cyber processes to support Continuous Authorization to Operate (CATO).Evaluate enhancements to cloud environments against Risk Management Framework (RMF) controls and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) requirements.Work without considerable direction.Mentor and supervise team members, as needed.Here's what you need:8570 or 8140 Series IAT Level II Certification and Cloud Certification (AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals).8+ years of experience in the following:Securing computer systems, performing DoD authorization activities, and writing security plans for secure IT architecture and computing hardware and software.Working with cloud technologies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).4+ years of experience with Intelligence Community (IC) cybersecurity or information systems.2+ years of experience automating tasks in cloud environments using scripting tools such as Bash, PowerShell, Python, AWS, or Azure Command Line Interface (CLI).Experience in the following areas:Cloud-native tools to support automation of CATO objectives and the terminology, processes, and regulations of IT system Assessment and Authorization (A A) for the RMF.Supporting security assessment of software and system releases within a DevSecOps framework such as CI/CD pipelines.Code management tools such as Git supporting Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).Bonus points if you have:Experience planning, implementing, and managing continuous monitoring solutions and working within an Agile-based project management framework.Experience with Agile processes and tools such as Jira and Confluence.Experience with Linux or Windows system administration.Experience in Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) roles.Experience developing Body of Evidence artifacts for A A of systems under frameworks, including National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-Series, DoD RMF, and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503.Knowledge of terminology and federal regulations related to specification, development, acquisition, and maintenance of IT systems.Security clearance:Active TS with SCI eligibility is required.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. 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:$124,000 $246,400 USD