Security Engineer - ISSO

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Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer to lead security oversight for our secure cloud platform implementations supporting government customers. This role ensures continuous compliance with federal security standards while enabling agile delivery of cloud infrastructure solutions in classified and sensitive environments.

What you'll do:

Security Program Leadership

• Serve as primary security authority for secure cloud platform implementations
• Develop and maintain Information System Security Plans (ISSP) for government systems
• Lead security control assessments and continuous monitoring programs
• Coordinate with government security officers, SCAs, ISSMs, and AOs for system authorization

Risk Management & Compliance

• Implement and maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes
• Conduct security control assessments using NIST 800-53 and DoD requirements
• Manage Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) and security remediation efforts
• Ensure continuous compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, and DoD security standards and applicable overlays

Cloud Security Architecture

• Design security controls for multi-cloud and hybrid government environments
• Implement cloud-native security solutions: encryption, IAM, network segmentation
• Configure security monitoring and incident response capabilities
• Validate security implementations against STIG and CIS benchmarks

Security Integration & DevSecOps

• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code
• Implement security automation and continuous compliance monitoring
• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security throughout delivery lifecycle
• Conduct security reviews for cloud architecture and deployment patterns

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain security documentation packages for government reviews and audits in defined systems including but not limited to eMass
• Prepare security deliverables: SSP, SAR, security briefings, and compliance reports
• Support security audits, assessments, and customer security reviews
• Create security standards, procedures, and training materials

Tools

• Work in AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or Oracle Cloud
• Work with vulnerability scanners, SIEM, monitoring platforms
• Handle Infrastructure as Code security: Terraform, CloudFormation security
• Review container security: Kubernetes security, container scanning, runtime protection
• Review network security: VPC design, firewalls, intrusion detection

What you'll need:

• 5 years of cybersecurity experience with government systems and cloud environments
• 3 years of direct ISSO experience supporting federal programs or systems
• 3 years' experience with risk management frameworks (RMF) and security control implementation
• 6 months of eMASS experience
• Experience with FedRAMP, FISMA, and/or DoD security compliance requirements
• CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• AWS certification - Solutions Architect - Associate within 6 months of start date

Bonus points if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field or 4 years of comparable work or military experience
• CISSP, CISM, or GIAC certification
• Cloud security certifications (AWS Security, Azure Security)
• Strong attention to detail balanced with practical risk management approach
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with government security officers
• Collaborative mindset for working with agile development teams
• Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks
• Ability to balance security requirements with operational efficiency

Clearance:

• Must have an active TS SCI eligibility level clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain higher classifications as required

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$108,400-$203,400 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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