IT Security Engineer

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You Are:

The IT Security Engineer will be responsible for making sure AFS enterprise systems align with defined security and technical controls and are implemented in a compliant manner. The Technical Engineer will be working with the various application owners to ensure the systems meet the defined controls (e.g. configuration management, access management, audit, and logging policies, etc.).

Design, develop, test, and/or maintain moderately complex hardware, technology, and/or processes. Design and develop moderately complex technical solutions. Use a process-driven approach in designing solutions.

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Provide guidance and support for system security by performing complete assessments of the system portfolio and ensure prompt compliance.

• Provide advice and insight into the overall management and evaluation of the system security posture.

• Assist in documentation of systems governed by NIST standards.

• Implement infrastructure and cyber security controls, including enhanced monitoring and management.

• Mitigate risks and vulnerabilities in network, system, and application areas.

• Support the building of security architectures and technical solutions that meet defined security requirements.

Here's What You Need:

• US Citizen required.

• Highly technical, with a deeply analytical mind-set

• 5+ years of IT platform fundamentals experience

• 5+ years of relevant experience delivering and sustaining technical and cloud solutions.

• Expertise in DevOps tools, Configuration Management, Cloud and on Prem Virtual Infrastructure, and Automation

• Demonstrated experience with scripting capabilities using PowerShell, CMD, Bash, Python, etc.

• 5+ years of experience performing on agile/scrum team.

• Highly proficient experience with Azure AD, Activity Directory, LDAP, application servers, file servers and network infrastructure.

• Authentication expertise: Thorough understanding of authentication methods, protocols, URLs and redirections for enterprise applications.

• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of troubleshooting and configuring Privileged applications, Privileged ID Management, API integrations and Rest API.

• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member in a requirement driven corporate environment with highly effective communication and coordination skills.

Bonus Points if you have:

• Familiarity with Federal NIST standards and Guidelines

• Previous work on US Federal engagements

• Good analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to identify potential areas of improvement and make recommendations for improvement.

• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with fellow team members.

• Customer service skills

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, New York, 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, Hawaii, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$88,600-$178,600 USD

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