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Federal - Information Security Systems Engineer

VA - Arlington Job No. r00100606

Job Description

Organization: Accenture Federal Services

Location: McLean, Virginia

We are:

Accenture Federal Services, bringing together commercial innovation with the latest technology to unleash the potential for our federal clients. Operating in the nation's Capital, we stay ahead of what’s coming next. Drawing from the power of Accenture, we deliver integrated, mobile and interactive experiences that exceed our people’s expectations. Join us where ideas are freely exchanged, and concepts evolve into practical solutions.

You are:

As an Information System Security Engineer, you'll work as a part of a team reviewing and assessing Risk Management Framework (RMF), an authorization body of evidence for classified information systems, to include: System Security Plan (SSP), Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Continuous Monitoring Plan, Incident Response Plan, Access Control Plan, Security Assessment Plan, etc.

The work:

  • Review new and existing systems for technical compliance with IA directives and protection of data at all classification levels including SCI. Advise on in-depth security design review and threat/risk assessments

  • Provide inputs to technical artifacts, including Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTM), and Risk Assessment Reports (RARs)

  • Conduct site visits and assessments to inspect IA plans and security control implementations and support Incident Response Team (IRT) activities

  • This position will work in a Government Program Management Office as part of a Cyber Security SETA team

Qualifications

Here’s what you need:

  • Minimum of CompTIA Security+

  • 5+ years of implementing NIST 800-53, Rev 4 and the Risk Management Framework (RMF)

  • 5+ years of experience with Windows and Linux environments

  • 5+ years of experience with virtualization or cloud environments

  • 2+ years of using information security and assurance practices and principles

Bonus points if you have:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

  • Other Security related certification (Cloud, SIEM, forensics, Linux, Windows, etc.)

  • Experience working in a DevSecOps project environment

  • Formerly or currently a system administrator, developer, or engineer

  • Experience with MS Active Directory, Splunk, ACAS/Nessus, McAfee, Windows, Linux, AWS Security, etc.

  • Ability to work in a matrixed team environment and support multiple different efforts as needed

Eligibility requirements:

  • US Citizenship required

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here.    

 

Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role  

California: $122,600 - $198,800 

Colorado: $122,600 - $171,700 

New York City: $141,800 - $198,800

Washington: $160,500 - $182,800


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