Senior Data Security Engineer

Accenture Federal Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 116,900 - 243,100; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is looking for a Data Security Engineer in Arlington, Virginia, to ensure the security and compliance of our data platform. The ideal candidate will have 8 years of experience implementing security controls, hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience), and possess an active TS/SCI clearance. This role involves designing data security controls, conducting risk assessments, and developing security awareness training.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience implementing security controls for data platforms in large environments.
• Must meet DoD 8140 requirements.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security and compliance of the data platform and tools.
• Design and implement data security controls and safeguards.
• Monitor for unauthorized data access attempts.
• Develop and deliver data security awareness training.

Skills

Implementing security controls for data platforms

Collaboration with compliance teams

Data protection measures

Conducting security risk assessments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

4 years additional experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Job Description

The Data Security Engineer will ensure the security and compliance of the platform and its associated data tools. Responsibilities include implementing data protection measures, managing user access and permissions for data tools, ensuring adherence to all applicable data security policies and regulations in collaboration with the data governance team. They will design and implement data security controls and safeguards, conduct security risk assessments for data systems, develop data classification and handling procedures, configure and manage data access control systems, monitor for unauthorized data access attempts, respond to data security incidents, implement data encryption solutions for data at rest and in transit, collaborate with compliance teams to meet regulatory requirements, provide guidance on secure data handling practices, perform security reviews of data integrations and sharing arrangements, maintain documentation of data security controls, stay current with data security technologies and threats, develop and deliver data security awareness training, participate in security audits and assessments, and implement data loss prevention strategies.

Must Have

• 8 years of experience implementing security controls for data platforms in large environments
• Must meet DoD 8140 requirements
• Bachelor’s degree (or an additional 4 years of experience) in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI clearance

Compensation

The base pay range for this position in the following locations: California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is $116,900—$243,100 USD.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an affirmative action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities, we are committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting an Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose pay information to individuals who do not otherwise have access to this information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.