Senior Federal AppSec Engineer

VulnU; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Leesburg, VA seeks a Senior Application Security Engineer to provide specialized security engineering and sustainment for Agency applications. The role includes integrating ML/AI into security tools, administering and tuning systems, and supporting ISSOs during security processes.

The position requires 5+ years in IT/security or 3 years with a relevant degree and a TS/SCI clearance, with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge security work and federal programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in system administration, database administration, network engineering, software engineering, or software development with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Or 3 years of experience with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• TS/SCI clearance is required due to elevated-access programs.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, maintain, tune, and secure application systems to prevent POA&Ms and risks.
• Operate and maintain mandated applications and emerging technologies under the Agency's SOC control.
• Support ISSOs during the Agency’s ATO/ATT process, ensuring completion of necessary documentation.
• Develop, deploy, and integrate ML and AI into the Agency's security tools.
• Perform weekly security impact assessments and assist with vendor product evaluations.
• Ensure continuous monitoring and alerting for CSD-managed applications.
• Manage application configuration items under the Agency's change management tool.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Security Logging mandates and support the CSD Service Desk in vulnerability management.

Skills

Security engineering

ML/AI integration

System administration

Security compliance

Support ISSOs

Education

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

Job description

Accenture Federal Services in Leesburg, VA seeks a Senior Application Security Engineer to provide specialized security engineering and sustainment for Agency applications. The role includes integrating ML/AI into security tools, administering and tuning systems, and supporting ISSOs during security processes.

The position requires 5+ years in IT/security or 3 years with a relevant degree and a TS/SCI clearance, with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge security work and federal programs.