We are:
Accenture Federal Services, implementing the latest security frameworks tailored to our federal clients. Cybersecurity challenges are different for every business in every industry. With customized plans, we prepare, protect, detect, respond and recover along all points of the security lifecycle. Whether we’re defending against known cyberattacks, detecting and responding to the unknown, or running an entire security operations center, we help build cyber resilience so our clients can grow with confidence in security.
You are:
A security professional whose day revolves around keeping organizational information systems safe. You regularly review security policies and procedures, making sure they are up to date and align with industry standards. You work with internal and external teams to monitor your systems security posture to keep a close eye on potential threats. Conduct regular risk assessments to pinpoint vulnerabilities, working closely with IT teams to document, monitor, and address any identified weaknesses.
The work:
- Review and update security artifacts such as System Security Plans (SSP) and Security Assessment Reports (SAR)
- Develop test plans and assessment reports in support of system authorization
- Categorize system and identified security objectives by applying appropriate information security Controls for Federal Information Systems
- Create, manage, and track Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)s to closure
- Conduct self-assessment for security controls
- Draft, review, and update system security documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Enterprise Network, Architecture Diagrams
- Gather artifacts and evidence for security assessments
- Ensure continuous improvement of security controls
- Coordinate security audits and assessments with external validation teams
- Maintain inventory of security assets and software licenses
- Brief stakeholders on Information System (IS) security posture and ongoing security activities
Here’s what you need:
- 2+ years of Cyber and/or IT experience
- Ability to maintain and update one or more of the following Federal Security frameworks: FedRAMP, OMB, FISMA, RMF, and NIST SP 800 series and NIST SP 800-53
- At least one current professional security certification from one of the following: CISSP, CAP, CEH, CISM, CISA, GSLC, CASP, or Security+
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience preparing security assessments
- Experience performing system or network administration
- Experience with the following tools: CSAM, XACTA, eMASS
- Experience working with FedRAMP
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.
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Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed in the job posting, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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