Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Accenture Federal Services • Colorado Springs, CO

6h

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to apply cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience to an Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform, including its infrastructure, applications, data, and people. The role supports deployment and monitoring of a cloud platform in compliance with RMF 800-53 and JSIG processes, with the goal of obtaining IATT and ATO at multiple classification levels. The engineer also helps automate cloud security deployments, operates security monitoring tools, conducts vulnerability assessments, and collaborates with engineering and networking teams.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in Information Technology with DoD networks.
• 5 years of experience with Windows and/or Linux environments.
• 3 years of experience with Splunk deployment and/or administration.
• 1 year of experience with cloud-based systems/tools; AWS preferred.
• 1 year of experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration tools.
• Ability to meet DoD 8570 IAT II requirements (Security+ or higher certification) within 90 days of hire.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or higher required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ACAS/Nessus for scanning.
• Experience configuring and operating SIEM/Splunk and creating dashboards and reports.
• Experience with incident handling procedures.
• AWS certification, such as Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or a security certification.
• Other security-related certifications in areas such as cloud, SIEM, forensics, Linux, or Windows.
• Hands-on experience with MS Active Directory, Splunk, ACAS/Nessus, McAfee, Windows, Linux, and AWS Security.
• Ability to engage with users professionally and explain technical concepts plainly to semi-technical customers.
• Ability to work in a matrixed team environment and support multiple efforts as needed.
• Desire to learn new technologies and tools and willingness to share experience with the team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the ISSM and ISSO to deploy and monitor an AWS cloud platform in compliance with RMF 800-53 and JSIG processes to receive IATT and ATO at multiple classification levels.
• Assist in developing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and configuration-as-code (CaC) to automate deployment of cloud security solutions such as SIEM, HBSS, NGFW, and ACAS using Ansible and Terraform.
• Deploy, configure, and operate Splunk for security monitoring, log aggregation, and incident detection, including facilitating Splunk deployments running on Kubernetes.
• Orchestrate and perform security scans and vulnerability assessments to meet policy, procedures, and client standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and networking teams on the cloud platform’s deployment.

Benefits

• Collaborative and caring community.
• Hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training.
• A wide variety of benefits; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

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