Senior Data Security Engineer — Federal Data Compliance

Accenture Federal Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 106,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Data Security Engineer to ensure security and compliance of the platform and data tools. You will implement data protection measures, manage access, and design safeguards in collaboration with the data governance team.

You will conduct risk assessments, implement encryption, monitor for incidents, and stay abreast of evolving data security threats while contributing to training and security audits.

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet one of three areas: Advanced Degree, Equivalent Training, or Professional Certification.
• 8 years of experience implementing security controls for data platforms in large environments.
• Must meet DoD 8140 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement data protection measures, manage user access and permissions for data tools, and ensure adherence to data security policies and regulations.
• Design and implement data security controls, conduct risk assessments, and develop data classification procedures.
• Configure and manage data access control systems, monitor for unauthorized data access attempts, and respond to data security incidents.
• Implement data encryption solutions for data at rest and in transit, collaborate with compliance teams to meet regulatory requirements, and provide secure data handling guidance.
• Perform security reviews of data integrations and sharing arrangements, document data security controls, and stay current with threats.
• Develop and deliver data security awareness training, participate in security audits, and implement data loss prevention strategies.

Skills

Advanced experience

Security controls

Data platforms

Education

Master’s or PhD in CS/ Cybersecurity/ IT

Tools

CISSP-ISSEP

FITSP-D

Job description

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Data Security Engineer to ensure security and compliance of the platform and data tools. You will implement data protection measures, manage access, and design safeguards in collaboration with the data governance team.

You will conduct risk assessments, implement encryption, monitor for incidents, and stay abreast of evolving data security threats while contributing to training and security audits.