Compliance Documentation Implementation SME

Accenture Federal Services • Arlington, VA

10h

About The Position

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The AWS 800-171 Compliance Documentation Implementation Subject Matter Expert (SME) will support the Security and Compliance teams within the Information Security organization. The role will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with security standards, protocols and regulatory requirements. Along with being responsible for validating and updating 800-171 documents in support of the CMPS transition to AFS IT.
The role involves reviewing system assets, including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS cloud service providers, to update key documentation such as the System Security Plan (SSP), system boundary definitions, network diagrams, and data flows. The position requires describing the implementation of all 110 NIST 800-171 controls, identifying roles and responsibilities, and assessing cloud and third-party dependencies. Responsibilities also include ensuring adherence to AFS policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining accurate documentation by collecting required evidence for each asset and validating user and administrator account lists. Additionally, the role provides security planning advice, recommends changes to enhance security, and works to minimize risks associated with proposed solutions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen required
• 5+ years of experience in IT or information security engineering
• 5+ years of experience in cloud, application, and network security.
• Strong knowledge of security principles, Microsoft cloud services (Azure AD, IaaS/PaaS, Office 365), and secure protocols (HTTPS, TLS, SFTP).
• Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 and mitigation strategies.
• Hands-on experience with NIST 800-171 compliance documentation.
• Skilled in security architecture reviews, secure coding advocacy, and risk mitigation in Agile/DevOps environments.
• Ability to define baseline security standards, monitor configurations, and recommend improvements to enhance security posture.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications in IT security or cloud security (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, AWS Certified Security - Specialty)
• Experience with AFS IT systems and processes

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with security standards, protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Validating and updating 800-171 documents in support of the CMPS transition to AFS IT.
• Reviewing system assets, including SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS cloud service providers, to update key documentation such as the System Security Plan (SSP), system boundary definitions, network diagrams, and data flows.
• Describing the implementation of all 110 NIST 800-171 controls, identifying roles and responsibilities, and assessing cloud and third-party dependencies.
• Ensuring adherence to AFS policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining accurate documentation by collecting required evidence for each asset and validating user and administrator account lists.
• Providing security planning advice, recommends changes to enhance security, and works to minimize risks associated with proposed solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed