Information Systems Security Engineer

Accenture Federal Services•Chantilly, VA

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. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in 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! Job Description: The Information Systems Security Engineer supports the client and the team in defining security requirements; advises on, executes and oversees cybersecurity, information assurance (IA) programs, authority to operate (ATO), accreditation and authorization (A&A), User Activity Monitoring (UAM), and system security plans.

Requirements

4+ years of experience with application security standards and processes
Accreditation and Authorization (A&A), including documentation, POAMs, and remediation
Experience with application and data security requirements for authorities to develop and operation systems (ATD, ATO) such as encryption, role-based security, information assurance, and monitoring/auditing/reporting
Experience with coordination with an engineering team to implement security requirements
Experience with Agile / Scrum
Bachelors degree
Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance

Responsibilities

Lead for automated security testing efforts leveraging Sponsors enterprise scanning tools
Responsible for creation and delivery of the Monthly Vulnerability Scans
Responsible for creation and delivery of the Monthly Privileged Users and Admin report
Overall Lead for ensuring systems are secure by protecting data and ensuring need to know
Responsible for working with Tech team on creating any necessary POAM's for CDRL A015
Helps PM with the Contract Security Plan
Works with PM and Sponsor's Information System Security Manager and INFOSEC Program Council as necessary
Authors and maintains the programs System Security Plan (SSP) for A&A
Provides the required security education and plan to sponsor for the program
Authors and maintains the programs Automated Information Systems (AIS) Plan