Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) with Security Clearance

Arlington, VA, United States

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

at Accenture Federal Services

Arlington, VA

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services to do the work you love in an inclusive, collaborative, and caring community, where you can be empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands–on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! You Are:

The Portfolio Information Systems Security Engineer Security Controls Assessor will work in the Information Security Portfolio team in the CISO organization. This role is a senior cybersecurity leader supporting the Business Integration team and serving as a principal advisor to the Business Integration Director and portfolio leadership in managing people, processes, and technology capabilities impacting the security of AFS network and applications, and the security, proper access, and retention of AFS and client data. The Work: Act as a primary consultative resource for client delivery teams in solving for security related questions and issues to protect AFS and client data

Assist with setting direction, priorities, and monitoring compliance with a variety of requirements based on industry best practices, internal controls, federal regulations, contractual obligations, and similar

Represent the needs of the business for security initiative planning and prioritization, and advocates for better integration between security and business operations for client teams

Identify and recommend programs or new technologies to mitigate risks and increase overall compliance to federal regulations and contractual requirements

Here's What You Need: Bachelors Degree or 8+ years of industry experience

Experience with IT security, cyber defense, or cyber GRC experience

Experience with working/collaborating with senior level leadership (manager, senior/principal, or director)

Expert–level applied knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks in use within the federal government, such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Risk Management Framework, and/or associated NIST standards and processes

Experience and/or advanced practical knowledge of U.S. federal government contracting models and methodology, to include risk assessments, pricing, and staffing

Strong ability to translate technical/security issues to business users and senior leadership

Bonus Points If: Advanced Degree (i.e., Masters or Graduate) in Computer Engineering/Science, Information Technology Management, or Cybersecurity

15+ years of industry experience

Certification or educational equivalent in project management and agile methodology

Experience in a cybersecurity leadership or decision–making role setting policy and standards within a medium or large organization

Experience or strong working knowledge of the Defense and/or the Intelligence Community government agencies, as a member of uniformed services, civil servant, executive, or supporting contractor

Senior level cybersecurity risk management or leadership certification such as CISSP, CISM, CCISO, or GSLC, or equivalent education (i.e., Bachelor's Degree or graduate certificate)

Experience with engineering IT systems, working knowledge of cloud technologies, and secure system configurations

Familiarity with Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Microsoft O365, both front–end and back–end 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, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia. 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, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

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