Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

The role

The ISSE will review and assess Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization body of evidence for classified information systems. This includes reviewing technical compliance, advising on security design, and conducting site visits.

What you will do

• Review new and existing systems for technical compliance with directives and protection of data at all classification levels
• Advise on in-depth security design review and threat/risk assessments
• Provide inputs to technical artifacts, including POA&Ms, SCTM, and RARs
• Conduct site visits and assessments to inspect plans and security control implementations
• Support Incident Response Team (IRT) activities

Required qualifications

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Sec+, CISSP, CASP, etc.)
• 5+ years of implementing NIST 800-53, Rev 4 and the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• 5+ years of experience with Windows and Linux environments
• 5+ years of experience with virtualization or cloud environments
• 2+ years of using information security and assurance practices and principles
• Must have an active Secret clearance

Nice to have

• Other Security related certification (Cloud, SIEM, forensics, Linux, Windows, etc)
• Experience working in a DevSecOps project environment
• Formerly or currently a system administrator, developer, or engineer
• Experience with OpenRMF, eMASS, MS Active Directory, Splunk, ACAS/Nessus, McAfee, Windows, Linux, AWS Security, etc
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to engage with users in a professional manner and present technical concepts plainly to semi-technical customers
• Ability to interface with seasoned Government personnel
• 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
• JSIG or ICD 503 compliance

Benefits

• hands-on experience
• certifications
• industry training

Before you apply

• Must have an active Secret clearance
• Applicants in the US 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 who are 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. Their 13,000+ people pursue technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.