Security Engineer (Cross-Functional) - SME

Who you'll be

We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer to safeguard our applications and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will manage security operations, develop incident response plans, and ensure cloud and web application security. With a focus on cyber resiliency and platform security, this role is crucial in protecting our organization's data and ensuring compliance with security policies.

What you'll do

• Manage security across multiple applications and platforms, ensuring robust protection against threats.
• Produce and implement incident response and recovery plans.
• Design and implement monitoring and alerting for anomalous activities.
• Coordinate with industry partners to provide security recommendations to the government.
• Operate and enhance secure cloud infrastructure and software in line with security governance policies.
• Install, maintain, and upgrade cloud computing environments and core infrastructure.
• Manage communication security (COMSEC) resources and act as key custodian for crypto key management systems.
• Ensure the safety of the organization's website and secure internet transactions.
• Apply firewall and encryption technologies to maintain security.
• Update and manage user access, monitor compliance violations, and develop security policies.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10 years of experience in security engineering.
• Proficiency in cyber resiliency and security planning.
• Experience in web application and platform security testing.
• Strong understanding of cloud technology operations and security.
• Knowledge of application critical data and vulnerability points.
• Ability to correlate data for detection, remediation, monitoring, and feedback.
• Experience with Internet firewall and encryption technologies.

Security Clearance

• Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position

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—$213,500 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.