Cloud Security Specialist

Who you'll be

Supports the security of a large hybrid on-premise and multi-cloud environment, reviewing cloud authorization packages and supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) decisions for cloud service offerings under evaluation.

Performs continuous monitoring of cloud service provider (CSP) environments for security and compliance, provides cloud security architecture guidance for new and existing workloads, and supports container and serverless workload security as the environment modernizes.

Works closely with the broader security engineering and authorization teams to ensure cloud-hosted systems meet the program's security and compliance requirements throughout their lifecycle.

What you'll do

• Review cloud authorization packages (e.g., FedRAMP) and support Authority to Operate (ATO) recommendations for cloud offerings under evaluation.
• Perform continuous monitoring of cloud service provider (CSP) environments for security configuration, compliance, and drift.
• Provide cloud security architecture guidance and design review for new and existing cloud workloads.
• Support container and serverless workload security, including image scanning and runtime protection.
• Support incident response and remediation activities for cloud-hosted systems.
• Monitor cloud cost and usage patterns and recommend security-relevant optimization opportunities.
• Maintain documentation of cloud security controls, configurations, and architecture decisions.
• Support periodic security assessments and audits of cloud environments.

What you'll need

• 3 years of experience supporting cloud security, FedRAMP authorization, or continuous monitoring activities.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (equivalent experience considered in lieu of a degree).
• Working knowledge of AWS and/or Microsoft Azure security services and native security tooling.
• Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and cloud security best practices.

Required Certifications

• CISSP required.
• AWS Certified Security - Specialty or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate required.

Pay and benefits

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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, 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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$109,500 - $224,200 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included.

This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.