Senior Data Security Engineer

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The Data Security Engineer will ensure the security and compliance of the platform and its associated data tools. Implement data protection measures, manage user access and permissions for data tools, and ensure adherence to all applicable data security policies and regulations in collaboration with the data governance team. Design and implement data security controls and safeguards, conduct security risk assessments for data systems, and develop data classification and handling procedures. Configure and manage data access control systems, monitor for unauthorized data access attempts, and respond to data security incidents. Implement data encryption solutions for data at rest and in transit, collaborate with compliance teams to ensure regulatory requirements are met, and provide guidance on secure data handling practices. Perform security reviews of data integrations and sharing arrangements, maintain documentation of data security controls, and stay current with data security technologies and threats. Develop and deliver data security awareness training, participate in security audits and assessments, and implement data loss prevention strategies.

Requirements

8 years of experience implementing security controls for data platforms in large environments
Must meet DoD 8140 requirements
Bachelor’s degree (or an additional 4 years of experience) in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Active TS/SCI clearance

Responsibilities

Implement data protection measures
Manage user access and permissions for data tools
Ensure adherence to all applicable data security policies and regulations in collaboration with the data governance team
Design and implement data security controls and safeguards
Conduct security risk assessments for data systems
Develop data classification and handling procedures
Configure and manage data access control systems
Monitor for unauthorized data access attempts
Respond to data security incidents
Implement data encryption solutions for data at rest and in transit
Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure regulatory requirements are met
Provide guidance on secure data handling practices
Perform security reviews of data integrations and sharing arrangements
Maintain documentation of data security controls
Stay current with data security technologies and threats
Develop and deliver data security awareness training
Participate in security audits and assessments
Implement data loss prevention strategies