Security Engineer (Cross-Functional) - SME

The role

The Security Engineer will safeguard applications and infrastructure. This role involves managing security operations, developing incident response plans, and ensuring cloud and web application security.

What you will do

• Manage security across multiple applications and platforms
• Produce and implement incident response and recovery plans
• Design and implement monitoring and alerting for anomalous activities
• Coordinate with industry partners to provide security recommendations to the government
• Operate and enhance secure cloud infrastructure and software
• Install, maintain, and upgrade cloud computing environments and core infrastructure
• Manage communication security (COMSEC) resources and act as key custodian for crypto key management systems
• Ensure the safety of the organization's website and secure internet transactions
• Apply firewall and encryption technologies to maintain security
• Update and manage user access, monitor compliance violations, and develop security policies

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 10 years of experience in security engineering
• Proficiency in cyber resiliency and security planning
• Experience in web application and platform security testing
• Strong understanding of cloud technology operations and security
• Knowledge of application critical data and vulnerability points
• Ability to correlate data for detection, remediation, monitoring, and feedback
• Experience with Internet firewall and encryption technologies
• Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required

Benefits

• Certifications
• Industry training

Before you apply

• Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph 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. It serves clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.