Security Engineer

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, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are 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: We are seeking a Security Engineer to assist in the design, development, and implementation of security and privacy measures and systems. Additionally, this person will support the development of security policies and procedures and monitor compliance with security and privacy standards. This person will help with the preparation of security documentation, conduct basic security assessments, and support incident response activities. This person will help conduct vulnerability assessments, and document security configurations. This person will assist in maintaining privacy impact assessments and ensuring adherence to privacy regulations. This person will be responsible for supporting security compliance and privacy controls under supervision. This person will help monitor security and privacy metrics and assist in conducting security and privacy training. This person will be responsible for supporting the security architecture and maintaining Zero Trust compliance. This person will assist in routine security and privacy tasks, help maintain security and privacy tools, and support the team in preparing reports and assessments. This person will learn to conduct basic vulnerability scans and assist in interpreting results. Here’s what you need: Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, basic knowledge of security tools and techniques (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS) Basic understanding of security and privacy principles, familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) Good analytical and communication skills One of these following certifications: GIAC/CISSP/CASP+, or equivalent DoD 8140/8570-level certification, SecurityX / CASP+, CCSP, Cloud+, CSC, GCLD, GSEC Basic cyber planning and analysis skills Experience in securing information systems, network infrastructures, or related technologies In-depth technical knowledge of current methods for securing information sources and delivery mechanisms Ability to define procedures relevant to securing technology Strong collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams Eligibility Requirements: US Citizenship required Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance 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 Distri ... (truncated, view full listing at source)