Accenture

Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Accenture$100K — $203K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience in implementing security controls and managing cyber risk using RMF, JSIG, or ICD 503 frameworks
  • 2 years of experience in reviewing security documentation and conducting vulnerability assessments
  • Familiarity with cloud environments is essential
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 4+ years of relevant job or military experience
  • DoD 8140 compliance (e.g. Security+, CISSP, CASP) is required

Responsibilities

  • Implement and manage security controls for cloud-based information systems
  • Support system authorization activities and continuous monitoring efforts
  • Conduct security assessments and risk analyses to identify vulnerabilities
  • Review system configurations and security documentation for compliance
  • Coordinate with system administrators for secure system operations
  • Analyze logs and monitoring tools for anomalies and security events

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement savings options
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Accenture Federal Services is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support the security, compliance, and risk management of cloud-based information systems. This role focuses on implementing and maintaining security controls, supporting authorization activities and ensuring systems operate in accordance with established security standards and regulatory requirements.

What you'll own:
  • Implement and manage security controls across cloud-based information systems
  • Support system authorization activities (A&A) and continuous monitoring efforts
  • Conduct security assessments and risk analyses to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies
  • Review system configurations and security documentation to ensure compliance with established baselines
  • Coordinate with system administrators and engineers to support secure system operations
  • Analyze logs and monitoring tools to identify anomalies, threats, and security events

What you'll deliver:
  • Systems that meet security requirements and maintain compliance with authorization standards
  • Timely identification and remediation of vulnerabilities and security findings
  • Accurate and complete security documentation supporting system authorization and audits
  • Continuous monitoring activities that improve overall system security posture

Here's what you need:
  • 3 years of experience implementing security controls and managing cyber risk using RMF, JSIG, or ICD 503 frameworks
  • 2 years of experience reviewing security documentation and conducting vulnerability assessments
  • Familiarity with cloud environments
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or 4+ years of relevant job or military experience in lieu of degree
  • DoD 8140 compliance (e.g. Security+, CISSP, CASP, etc.)

Bonus points if you have:
  • Experience with ACAS/Nessus scanning and remediation
  • Experience with SIEM tools (e.g. Splunk) and log analysis
  • Experience with system configuration management across Windows, Linux, or cloud environments
  • Experience working in a DevSecOps or cloud-based environment
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
  • Experience with National Security systems and Air-Gapped Environments

Clearance:

Must have a Top-Secret level government 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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. 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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$100,200-$203,400 USD

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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Size
624,000 employees
Market Cap
$173.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.2 billion
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+11.2%
Revenue
$44.7 billion
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