Lead information systems security for secure cloud platforms supporting federal customers. Responsibilities include RMF implementation, security control assessments, POA&M management, FedRAMP and DoD compliance, cloud security architecture, DevSecOps integration, continuous monitoring, eMASS documentation, audit support, and coordination with government security stakeholders.
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Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer in El Segundo, CA, 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
- 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:
- 3 years cybersecurity experience with government systems and/or cloud environments
- 3 years direct ISSO experience supporting federal programs or systems
- 3 years' experience with risk management frameworks (RMF) and/or security control implementation
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field or 4 years of comparable work or military experience
- CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
Bonus points if you have:
- Cloud security certifications (AWS Security, Azure Security)
- Experience with eMASS
- CISSP, CISM, or GIAC certification
- AWS certification
Clearance:
- Must have an active Top Secret level clearance
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:
$100,200—$203,400 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. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
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