Security Engineer - Vulnerability Management

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

7d•$106,300 - $221,100

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to make the US federal government stronger and safer, and to improve people's lives. We are a technology company within the global Accenture network, with over 13,000 employees dedicated to leveraging technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. We offer a collaborative and supportive community where employees are empowered to grow through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive positive, lasting change for government missions. As a Security Engineer – Vulnerability Management Specialist, you will be responsible for managing and enhancing the organization’s vulnerability management program and supporting IT systems in achieving compliance necessary to pass formal Controls Assessments. You will identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate security vulnerabilities across systems, networks, cloud platforms, and applications. This role requires close collaboration with IT, ISSOs, Controls Assessors, development teams, and security stakeholders to strengthen the organization’s security posture and ensure alignment with federal and industry standards. You will support the collection and validation of RMF artifacts, review and refine Control Statements for accuracy, ensure systems are properly hardened, and verify that assessor documentation reflects the true vulnerability state of evaluated systems. Additionally, you will enable continuous improvement by establishing repeatable processes that help new systems achieve Authority to Operate (ATO) readiness.

Requirements

4–6 years of experience in vulnerability management or a related information security role
Advanced knowledge of vulnerability management tools such as Tenable Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7, or OpenVAS
Strong understanding of vulnerability scanning, assessment, and risk prioritization
Familiarity with CVSS, NIST 800‑53, and OWASP Top 10
Understanding of OS‑level vulnerabilities (Windows, Linux, macOS)
Knowledge of core network protocols and components (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, routers, switches)
Experience with Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud‑native policies
Experience configuring and working with Identity Providers (IdP)
Experience with patch management tools and processes
Basic understanding of compliance requirements such as FISMA and SOX
Familiarity with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls
Ability to assess vulnerabilities, identify risks, and support incident response
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
U.S. Citizenship required
Eligible to obtain a Public Trust security clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced skills in vulnerability exploitation and proof‑of‑concept (PoC) development
Familiarity with exploit frameworks such as Metasploit
Experience working with cloud security tools (AWS Inspector, Azure Security Center, GCP Security Command Center)
Experience identifying and mitigating high‑impact vulnerabilities in complex environments
Experience with configuration assessment tools such as SCAP or CIS‑CAT
Knowledge of threat intelligence processes and correlating vulnerabilities with real‑world threats
Understanding of threat modeling and attack surface analysis
Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and integrating them with vulnerability processes
Ability to analyze logs, alerts, and correlation events
GIAC Certified Vulnerability Analyst (GCVA)
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
CISSP
CISM

Responsibilities

Manage and mature the organization’s vulnerability management program
Identify, assess, and prioritize vulnerabilities across applications, networks, endpoints, cloud environments, and enterprise systems
Collaborate with ISSOs and Controls Assessors to capture RMF artifacts and validate security control effectiveness
Review, advise, and refine security Control Statements to ensure systems are hardened and accurately represented in assessment documentation
Support compliance with federal frameworks including NIST 800‑53, FISMA, and SOX
Implement best practices for vulnerability management, patching, configuration hardening, and risk reduction
Assist in incident response activities involving exploited vulnerabilities, providing risk assessment and remediation guidance
Establish repeatable vulnerability workflows and processes to support ATO readiness for new systems
Communicate risk clearly to stakeholders and recommend effective mitigation strategies
Contribute to the continuous improvement of security processes and controls