Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
About The Position
Accenture Federal Services is seeking an Information Systems 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 secure cloud deployment and monitoring, compliance with RMF 800-53 and JSIG processes, and the effort to obtain IATT and ATO at multiple classification levels. The position involves developing automated cloud security solutions, operating Splunk for security monitoring and incident detection, performing security scans and vulnerability assessments, and collaborating with engineering and networking teams. An active TS/SCI clearance or higher is required.
Requirements
- Five years of experience in Information Technology with DoD networks.
- Five years of experience with Windows and/or Linux environments.
- Three years of experience with Splunk deployment and/or administration.
- One year of experience with cloud-based systems/tools; AWS preferred.
- One year of experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration tools.
- Ability to meet DoD 8570 IAT II requirements, with Security+ or higher certification, within 90 days of hire.
- Active TS/SCI clearance or higher.
- US work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ACAS/Nessus for scanning.
- Experience configuring and operating SIEM/Splunk, creating dashboards and reports, and handling incidents.
- AWS certification, such as Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or a Security certification.
- Other security-related certification in cloud, SIEM, forensics, Linux, Windows, or related areas.
- Hands-on experience with MS Active Directory, Splunk, ACAS/Nessus, McAfee, Windows, Linux, AWS Security, or similar technologies.
- Ability to engage professionally with users 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 using tools such as 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 cloud platform deployment.
Benefits
- The company offers a wide variety of benefits; specific benefits are not detailed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
