Security Engineer (Cross-Functional) - SME

Accenture Federal Services • Chantilly, VA

8h • $109,500 - $213,500

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced Security Engineer to safeguard applications and infrastructure. The role manages security operations, develops incident response plans, and ensures cloud and web application security. With a focus on cyber resiliency and platform security, the engineer helps protect organizational data and ensure compliance with security policies.

The position manages security across applications and platforms, operates and enhances secure cloud infrastructure and software, and coordinates with industry partners to provide security recommendations to the government. It also encompasses COMSEC resource and cryptographic key management, website and transaction security, firewall and encryption technologies, user access, compliance monitoring, and security policy development.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, 10 years of security engineering experience, and an active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance, depending on position. The stated base pay range in specified locations is $109,500–$213,500 USD.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10 years of experience in security engineering.
• Proficiency in cyber resiliency and security planning.
• Experience in web application and platform security testing.
• Strong understanding of cloud technology operations and security.
• Knowledge of application critical data and vulnerability points.
• Ability to correlate data for detection, remediation, monitoring, and feedback.
• Experience with Internet firewall and encryption technologies.
• Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position.

Responsibilities

• Manage security across multiple applications and platforms to protect against threats.
• Produce and implement incident response and recovery plans.
• Design and implement monitoring and alerting for anomalous activities.
• Coordinate with industry partners to provide security recommendations to the government.
• Operate and enhance secure cloud infrastructure and software in accordance with security governance policies.
• Install, maintain, and upgrade cloud computing environments and core infrastructure.
• Manage COMSEC resources and act as key custodian for cryptographic key management systems.
• Ensure website safety and secure internet transactions.
• Apply firewall and encryption technologies to maintain security.
• Update and manage user access, monitor compliance violations, and develop security policies.

Benefits

• The company describes a collaborative community and opportunities to grow and learn through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training.
• A wide variety of benefits is offered, but specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior