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Accenture Federal Services is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer.
Responsibilities include:

• Work in close collaboration with a small team to support the customers critical systems
• Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the security authorization package
• Conduct periodic reviews of Information Systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
• Coordinate with systems administrators to perform system scans for A&A and continuous monitoring to include but not limited to network devices, servers, databases, and web services
• Perform compliance audits, participate in incident handling, and lead or assist investigations into security anomalies
• Perform review of audit logs and continuous monitoring tools for IT systems to identify anomalies, hacking or insider threats

Here's what you need:

• BA/BS or 3 equivalent work experience on Government projects
• 3 years Security experience in the Government space
• Must have an IAT 8570 Compliant certification or be willing to obtain one within 90 days

Bonus points if you have:

• 2 years of experience with one of the following: ICD-503, JSIG, RMF, NIST, FIPS, CNSSI 1253, Nessus, A&A
• Demonstrated on-the-job knowledge experience with reviewing security concepts of operations, systems security plans, security control assessments, contingency plans, configuration management plans, incident response plans, vulnerability scanning, and/or vulnerability management plans
• ACAS/Nessus for scanning
• SIEM/Splunk to configure and operate SIEM, create dashboards, reports
• Incident handling procedures
• Other Security related certification (Cloud, SIEM, forensics, Linux, Windows, etc)
• Experience working in a DevSecOps project environment
• Experience with MS Active Directory, Splunk, ACAS/Nessus, McAfee, Windows, Linux, AWS Security, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to engage with users in a professional manner and present technical concepts plainly to semi-technical customers
• Ability to interface with seasoned Government personnel
• Desire to learn new technologies and tools and willing to share your experience with the team
• JSIG or ICD 503 compliance

Security Clearance: Must have an Active TS/SCI to start
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:
$97,300—$196,500 USD
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