Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

The role

You will support the security, compliance, and risk management of cloud-based systems. You will maintain operational security posture for authorization to operate and support RMF/JSIG accreditation activities.

What you will do

• Continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and risk analysis
• Validating remediation actions and documenting POA&M updates
• RMF/JSIG documentation packages including SSP, SAP, SAR, POA&M, and continuous monitoring artifacts
• Security control implementation and compliance with STIG/CIS benchmarks
• Coordination with system administrators, security engineers, and DevOps teams
• Incident handling and investigation of security anomalies
• Audit log review and continuous monitoring tool analysis

Required qualifications

• 3 years of experience in an ISSO or equivalent security role
• Experience implementing security controls under RMF, JSIG, or ICD 503
• Experience using vulnerability management and SIEM tools (e.g., Nessus/ACAS, Splunk)
• Experience supporting cloud environments (AWS or Azure)
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+), or DoD 8140 equivalent
• Active TS clearance

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of relevant job or military experience in lieu of degree
• Experience with STIG compliance tooling (SCAP Compliance Checker, Evaluate-STIG, eMASS) and DISA STIGs
• Experience with endpoint security platforms (Microsoft Defender, Trellix ePO)
• Experience with a security incident response team (NOC/SOC)
• Familiarity with container security (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS/AKS)
• Familiarity with National Security systems and air-gapped environments
• SCI

Benefits

• Hands-on experience
• Certifications
• Industry training

Before you apply

• Active TS clearance required
• 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 pursue technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.