Cybersecurity Engineer

Accenture Federal Services•San Diego, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer, and improve the lives of its citizens. Our team of over 13,000 professionals is dedicated to leveraging technology and innovation for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within the global Accenture network. We are recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, offering a supportive and collaborative environment where you can grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Contribute to meaningful, lasting change that advances missions and propels the government forward!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, cyber security or related science degree or 3 years equivalent experience.
Experience supporting ATO efforts by providing technical input and security control implementation evidence for NIST 800-53 compliance
Experience conducting STIG checks to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, utilizing industry best practices and tools to update systems and mitigate security risks
Security+ Certification
US Citizenship required, dual citizens not eligible
An active Secret clearance is required for this role with ability to obtain TS/SCI
Must have an active US passport and able to travel internationally

Nice To Haves

CISSP or CISA Certifications
Linux+ or RHSA Certifications
Red Hat Enterprise Linux experience with knowledge of SELinux (MAC and DAC security mechanisms)
Previous networking experience

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive vulnerability management and security assessments to safeguard systems, networks, and data.
Identify and mitigate risks across software, hardware, and networking components.
Conduct system security testing during lab-based and site-based assessments.
Collaborate with engineering teams to prioritize remediation efforts and ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Maintain and update RMF documentation, including Security Controls artifacts, and provide actionable recommendations to enhance the overall security posture of the organization.