Accenture Federal Services
Information System Security Officer
Accenture Federal Services, South Ogden, Utah, United States
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Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support Department of Defense (DoD) cloud systems and programs. The ISSO will assume responsibility for ensuring compliance, monitoring cybersecurity posture, supporting RMF/JSIG accreditation, and assisting the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in the protection of classified systems.
This position requires hands-on technical expertise, familiarity with risk management processes, and the ability to coordinate across development, operations, and security teams.
Responsibilities:
Develop, sustain, and maintain RMF documentation packages (SSP, SAP, SAR, POA&M, ConMon) Support development and sustainment of Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages and Body of Evidence (BoE) Coordinate hardware/software/firmware changes with the ISSM and AO/DAO, notifying stakeholders of security-relevant changes Collaborate with Security Engineers, DevOps, and IT operations teams during the system design, integration, and development phases to evaluate risk and ensure compliance, including Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) requirements Implement cloud-native security solutions such as encryption, IAM, network segmentation Participate in incident handling, reporting security incidents to ISSM, and tracking recovery actions to ensure controls are restored correctly Engage with Change Control Board (CCB) if delegated by ISSM Ensure compliance with STIGs, utilizing SCAP Compliance Checker, Evaluate-STIG, and other DoD cyber assessment tools Verify user clearance, need-to-know, and security responsibilities prior to system access Ensure audit records are captured, reviewed regularly, and anomalies documented Assist the ISSM in all cybersecurity-related duties and assume ISSM responsibilities in their absence What you’ll Need:
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire) 3 years of experience in an ISSO or equivalent security role Hands-on user experience with: SIEM platforms (Splunk preferred) Vulnerability management tools (Nessus/ACAS) Compliance and reporting tools (SCAP Compliance Checker, Evaluate-STIG, DISA STIGs, eMASS) Cloud services (AWS, Azure) Understanding of RMF/JSIG accreditation lifecycle, control implementation, and continuous monitoring Experience performing risk analysis, vulnerability assessments, and security audits Bonus Points if you have:
DoD 8570 IAM Level II certification, such as CASP+ or CISSP AWS or Azure technical certifications TCP/IP networking and network security understanding Proactive and agile mindset to improving system security posture and team efficiency Ability to balance security requirements with operational efficiency Strong technical writing skills to support documentation responsibilities Excellent communication skills for engaged with government leadership Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or related field Experience with Microsoft Defender or Trellix (ePO) endpoint security platforms Experience with security incident response teams (NOC/SOC) Familiarity with container security (Docker/Kubernetes/ECS/EKS/AKS) Security clearance: Must have an active Secret clearance Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
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Develop, sustain, and maintain RMF documentation packages (SSP, SAP, SAR, POA&M, ConMon) Support development and sustainment of Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages and Body of Evidence (BoE) Coordinate hardware/software/firmware changes with the ISSM and AO/DAO, notifying stakeholders of security-relevant changes Collaborate with Security Engineers, DevOps, and IT operations teams during the system design, integration, and development phases to evaluate risk and ensure compliance, including Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) requirements Implement cloud-native security solutions such as encryption, IAM, network segmentation Participate in incident handling, reporting security incidents to ISSM, and tracking recovery actions to ensure controls are restored correctly Engage with Change Control Board (CCB) if delegated by ISSM Ensure compliance with STIGs, utilizing SCAP Compliance Checker, Evaluate-STIG, and other DoD cyber assessment tools Verify user clearance, need-to-know, and security responsibilities prior to system access Ensure audit records are captured, reviewed regularly, and anomalies documented Assist the ISSM in all cybersecurity-related duties and assume ISSM responsibilities in their absence What you’ll Need:
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire) 3 years of experience in an ISSO or equivalent security role Hands-on user experience with: SIEM platforms (Splunk preferred) Vulnerability management tools (Nessus/ACAS) Compliance and reporting tools (SCAP Compliance Checker, Evaluate-STIG, DISA STIGs, eMASS) Cloud services (AWS, Azure) Understanding of RMF/JSIG accreditation lifecycle, control implementation, and continuous monitoring Experience performing risk analysis, vulnerability assessments, and security audits Bonus Points if you have:
DoD 8570 IAM Level II certification, such as CASP+ or CISSP AWS or Azure technical certifications TCP/IP networking and network security understanding Proactive and agile mindset to improving system security posture and team efficiency Ability to balance security requirements with operational efficiency Strong technical writing skills to support documentation responsibilities Excellent communication skills for engaged with government leadership Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or related field Experience with Microsoft Defender or Trellix (ePO) endpoint security platforms Experience with security incident response teams (NOC/SOC) Familiarity with container security (Docker/Kubernetes/ECS/EKS/AKS) Security clearance: Must have an active Secret clearance Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
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