Accenture

Vulnerability Assessment Analyst

Accenture$143K — $171K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 years of experience in detecting security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Experience developing and maintaining security documentation
  • Ability to configure and conduct vulnerability scans and assess results
  • Experience supporting information assurance and risk management activities
  • Hands-on support and application of the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Familiarity with incident response methodologies
  • Active TS/SCI federal security clearance is required

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate scan results and prepare reports for leadership
  • Collaborate with ISSEs and ISSOs for information assurance support
  • Assist in developing and publishing System Body of Evidence (BOE) artifacts
  • Provide insight on emerging threats and vulnerability status
  • Support risk management activities through documentation and assessments

Benefits

  • Wide variety of benefits provided by Accenture Federal Services
  • Ongoing acceptance of applications without fixed deadlines
Full Job Description
As a Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at AFS, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding critical systems by configuring and executing vulnerability scans, analyzing threat intelligence, and interpreting vulnerability announcements.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Evaluating scan results, preparing comprehensive reports, and briefing leadership on the current risk landscape, emerging threats, and vulnerability status.
  • You will also collaborate closely with a team of Information System Security Engineers (ISSEs) and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), providing essential information assurance and risk management support.
  • A key aspect of your work will involve assisting in the development and publication of System Body of Evidence (BOE) artifacts, ensuring that all documentation aligns with security standards and client requirements.
  • To excel in this position, you should have hands-on experience with risk assessment and security testing, as well as familiarity with incident response and handling methodologies.

Qualifications
  • 2 years of experience with any combination of the following:
    • Experience detecting system and application security threats and vulnerabilities
    • Experience developing and maintaining security documentation
    • Ability to configure and conduct vulnerability scans, assess scan results, and prepare reports
    • Experience supporting information assurance and risk management activities
    • Experience with program eMASS package, uploading STIG checklists, updating POA&Ms, and securing/maintaining ATO status for the program
    • Experience with risk assessment and conducting security testing
    • Hands-on experience supporting and applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including System Security Plans (SSP), Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), and Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
    • Familiarity with incident response and handling methodologies

Preferred Qualifications
  • 8140 Advanced certification is preferred (at least Basic or Intermediate is required).
  • Advanced Certifications:
    • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
    • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
    • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
    • CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)
    • CyberSec First Responder (CFR)
    • GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN)
    • GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
  • Knowledge of network protocols • Knowledge of secure system architecture and system monitoring
  • Strong security control analysis skills
  • Experience conducting and troubleshooting vulnerability assessments
  • Understanding of host and network access controls • Additional certifications

Clearance
  • An active TS/SCI federal security clearance is required


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:

$143,200-$171,300 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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