Information System Security Engineer

Accenture Federal Services helps the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. With 13,000+ employees, they pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
$108,500 - $214,300
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
14+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Government

Description For Information System Security Engineer

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to join their team in Annapolis Junction, MD. This role is crucial in helping the US federal government strengthen national security and improve public services through technology and innovation.

As an ISSE, you'll be responsible for performing and reviewing technical security assessments of computing environments, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending mitigation strategies. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

  1. Validating and verifying system security requirements and establishing security designs
  2. Designing, developing, and implementing IA and security systems for various computing environments
  3. Building IA into operational systems
  4. Assisting in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality
  5. Supporting security architecture development
  6. Enforcing trusted relations among external systems and architectures
  7. Assessing and mitigating security threats throughout the program lifecycle
  8. Contributing to security planning, risk analysis, and certification activities
  9. Reviewing certification and accreditation documentation
  10. Supporting security authorization activities in compliance with client processes and frameworks

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 14+ years of experience as an ISSE on similar programs and contracts
  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (or 18+ years of equivalent experience)
  • DoD 8570.01-M compliance with IASAE Level 2
  • CISSP Certification
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Accenture Federal Services offers a competitive salary range of $108,500 - $214,300 USD, along with opportunities for professional growth, hands-on experience, and industry certifications. You'll be part of a 13,000+ strong team dedicated to leveraging technology and ingenuity to serve defense, national security, public safety, and health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services to make a lasting impact on national security and public service while advancing your career in a supportive, inclusive environment. Apply now to be part of a team driving positive change and moving government missions forward!

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Responsibilities For Information System Security Engineer

  • Validate and verify system security requirements definitions and analysis and establishes system security designs
  • Design, develop, implement and/or integrate IA and security systems and system components
  • Build IA into systems deployed to operational environments
  • Assist architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality
  • Support the building of security architectures
  • Enforce the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures
  • Assess and mitigate system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle
  • Contribute to security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities
  • Review certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation
  • Support security authorization activities in compliance with client processes and frameworks

Requirements For Information System Security Engineer

Java
Linux
  • 14 years of experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information System Security Engineering, or related discipline (or 18 years of experience as an ISSE)
  • DoD 8570.01-M compliance with IASAE Level 2
  • CISSP Certification
  • Active TS/SCI with polygraph

Benefits For Information System Security Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Hands-on experience, certifications, industry training
  • Inclusive, collaborative, and caring community
  • Opportunity for growth and learning

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