Security Engineer - ISSO at Accenture Federal Services

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer to lead security oversight for our secure cloud platform implementations supporting government customers. This role ensures continuous compliance with federal security standards while enabling agile delivery of cloud infrastructure solutions in classified and sensitive environments.

What you’ll do: 

Security Program Leadership

• Serve as primary security authority for secure cloud platform implementations
• Develop and maintain Information System Security Plans (ISSP) for government systems
• Lead security control assessments and continuous monitoring programs
• Coordinate with government security officers, SCAs, ISSMs, and AOs for system authorization

Risk Management & Compliance

• Implement and maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes
• Conduct security control assessments using NIST 800-53 and DoD requirements
• Manage Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) and security remediation efforts
• Ensure continuous compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, and DoD security standards and applicable overlays

Cloud Security Architecture

• Design security controls for multi-cloud and hybrid government environments
• Implement cloud-native security solutions: encryption, IAM, network segmentation
• Configure security monitoring and incident response capabilities
• Validate security implementations against STIG and CIS benchmarks

Security Integration & DevSecOps

• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code
• Implement security automation and continuous compliance monitoring
• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed security throughout delivery lifecycle
• Conduct security reviews for cloud architecture and deployment patterns

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain security documentation packages for government reviews and audits in defined systems including but not limited to eMass
• Prepare security deliverables: SSP, SAR, security briefings, and compliance reports
• Support security audits, assessments, and customer security reviews
• Create security standards, procedures, and training materials

Tools

• Work in AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or Oracle Cloud
• Work with vulnerability scanners, SIEM, monitoring platforms
• Handle Infrastructure as Code security: Terraform, CloudFormation security
• Review container security: Kubernetes security, container scanning, runtime protection
• Review network security: VPC design, firewalls, intrusion detection

What you’ll need: 

• 5 years of cybersecurity experience with government systems and cloud environments
• 3 years of direct ISSO experience supporting federal programs or systems
• 3 years’ experience with risk management frameworks (RMF) and security control implementation
• 6 months of eMASS experience
• Experience with FedRAMP, FISMA, and/or DoD security compliance requirements
• CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• AWS certification - Solutions Architect - Associate within 6 months of start date

Bonus points if you have: 

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field or 4 years of comparable work or military experience
• CISSP, CISM, or GIAC certification
• Cloud security certifications (AWS Security, Azure Security)
• Strong attention to detail balanced with practical risk management approach
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with government security officers
• Collaborative mindset for working with agile development teams
• Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks
• Ability to balance security requirements with operational efficiency

Clearance:

• Must have an active TS SCI eligibility level clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain higher classifications as required