Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

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Accenture Federal Services is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to apply cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) experiences to Amazon Web Service (AWS) cloud platform, to include infrastructure, applications, data, and people. If you are looking to grow and develop in cloud cybersecurity, this is the job for you!

Here's what you'll do:

• Coordinate with the ISSM and ISSO to deploy and monitor an Amazon Web Service (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 orchestrate the automated deployment of cloud security solutions (e.g. SIEM, HBSS, NGFW, ACAS, etc.) using 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 as needed to meet policy, procedures, and client standards

• Collaborate with engineering and networking teams on the cloud platform’s deployment

Here's what you'll need:

• 5 years of experience in Information Technology with DoD networks

• 5 years of experience with Windows and/or Linux environments 

• 3 years of experience with Splunk deployment and/or administration

• 1 year of experience with cloud-based systems/tools (AWS preferred)

• 1 year experience with Kubernetes or other container orchestration tools

• Ability to meet DoD 8570 IAT II requirements (Security+ or higher certification) within 90 days of hire

Bonus Points if you have:

• Experience with ACAS/Nessus for scanning SIEM/Splunk to configure and operate SIEM, create dashboards, reports Incident handling procedures 

• AWS Certification, such as Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Security certifications

• Other Security related certification (Cloud, SIEM, forensics, Linux, Windows, etc.) 

• Hands on experience with MS Active Directory, Splunk, ACAS/Nessus, McAfee, Windows, Linux, AWS Security, etc.

• Able to engage with users in a professional manner and present technical concepts plainly to semi-technical customers 

• Ability to work in a matrixed team environment and support multiple different efforts as needed 

• Desire to learn new technologies and tools and willing to share your experience with the team 

Security Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI clearance or higher required

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The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$91,700—$178,700 USD

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