Cybersecurity Engineer

Accenture Federal Services • San Diego, CA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
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Job Description:
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer, who will play a critical role in safeguarding systems, networks, and data by performing comprehensive vulnerability management and security assessments. This role will be on-site in San Diego, CA and requires an active secret clearance. International travel may also be required.

Requirements

• Experience in cybersecurity
• Experience updating and maintaining Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation, including Security Controls and compliance (ex: OpenSCAP, ACAS, SCC)
• Security+ Certification
• US Citizenship required, dual citizens not eligible
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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