Senior Data Security Engineer

Accenture Federal Services • Arlington, VA

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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
• 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

Benefits

• Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.

What This Job Offers

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