Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA
•$94,000 - $187,600•Onsite

About The Position

The ISSE will work as part of a team reviewing and assessing Risk Management Framework (RMF) 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. 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. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Requirements

  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Sec+, CISSP, CASP, etc.)
  • 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
  • Must have an active Secret clearance; TS preferred

Nice To Haves

  • 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 OpenRMF, eMASS, MS Active Directory, Splunk, ACAS/Nessus, McAfee, Windows, Linux, AWS Security, etc
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to engage with users in a professional manner and present technical concepts plainly to semi-technical customers
  • Ability to interface with seasoned Government personnel
  • Ability to work in a matrixed team environment and support multiple different efforts as needed
  • Desire to learn new technologies and tools and willing to share your experience with the team
  • JSIG or ICD 503 compliance

Responsibilities

  • Review new and existing systems for technical compliance with directives and protection of data at all classification levels
  • 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 plans and security control implementations and support Incident Response Team (IRT) activities

Benefits

  • Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.
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