Senior Cyber Security Engineer - IC/Cloud & NIST Focus

accenturefederalservices; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to safeguard complex systems by implementing and managing robust security measures across diverse environments. The role emphasizes ICD 503 and NIST 800-53 compliance, vulnerability scans, and cross-environment protection.

The ideal candidate has hands-on security engineering experience, familiarity with automated scanning tools, and a strong understanding of intelligence-driven security requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IC system security.
• Experience with ICD 503 and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Security controls applied across Linux, Windows, Cloud, and Networking devices.
• Experience with automated vulnerability and compliance scanning tools.
• Knowledge of Intelligence Community Assessment Process.

Responsibilities

• Apply and maintain ICD 503/NIST 800-53 security controls.
• Conduct vulnerability and compliance scans with automated tools.
• Secure diverse environments including Linux, Windows, cloud, and networking gear.
• Support Intelligence Community Assessment Process alignment.

Skills

Cloud Security

Cybersecurity Assessment

Network Security

ICD 503 Security Controls

NIST 800-53 Security Controls

Intelligence Community Assessment

Vulnerability scanning

Compliance scanning

Security across Linux/Windows/Cloud/NG

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to safeguard complex systems by implementing and managing robust security measures across diverse environments. The role emphasizes ICD 503 and NIST 800-53 compliance, vulnerability scans, and cross-environment protection.

The ideal candidate has hands-on security engineering experience, familiarity with automated scanning tools, and a strong understanding of intelligence-driven security requirements.