Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

The role

The Information System Security Engineer will apply cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework experiences to the Amazon Web Service cloud platform. This includes working with infrastructure, applications, data, and people.

What you will do

• Coordinate with the ISSM and ISSO to deploy and monitor an AWS cloud platform in compliance with RMF 800-53 and JSIG processes
• Assist in developing infrastructure-as-code and configuration-as-code to automate cloud security solutions using Ansible and Terraform
• Deploy, configure, and operate Splunk for security monitoring, log aggregation, and incident detection
• Orchestrate and perform security scans and vulnerability assessments
• Collaborate with engineering and networking teams on the cloud platform deployment

Required qualifications

• 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
• 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
• Active TS/SCI clearance or higher required

Nice to 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

Benefits

• hands-on experience
• certifications
• industry training

Before you apply

• Active TS/SCI clearance or higher required
• Applicants for employment 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 the potential of technology for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.