Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

The role

The Information System Security Officer will support the security, compliance, and risk management of cloud-based information systems. This role involves implementing security controls, supporting authorization activities, and ensuring systems meet regulatory requirements.

What you will do

• Implement and manage security controls across cloud-based information systems
• Support system authorization activities (A&A) and continuous monitoring efforts
• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies
• Review system configurations and security documentation to ensure compliance with established baselines
• Coordinate with system administrators and engineers to support secure system operations
• Analyze logs and monitoring tools to identify anomalies, threats, and security events

Required qualifications

• Experience implementing security controls and managing cyber risk using RMF, JSIG, or ICD 503 frameworks
• Experience reviewing security documentation and/or conducting vulnerability assessments
• Experience with SIEM tools (e.g. Splunk) and/or log analysis
• DoD 8140 compliance (e.g. Security+, CISSP, CASP, CISM, etc.)

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or 4+ years of relevant job or military experience in lieu of degree
• Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g. AWS)
• Experience with ACAS/Nessus scanning & remediation
• Experience with system configuration management across Windows, Linux, or cloud environments
• Experience working in a DevSecOps or cloud-based environment
• Experience with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
• Experience with National Security systems and Air-Gapped Environments

Benefits

• hands-on experience
• certifications
• industry training

Before you apply

• Must have a Top-Secret level government clearance
• Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States
• Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that helps the US federal government. Its 13,000+ people work across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.