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Join to apply for the Network Security Engineer role at Accenture Federal Services
Join to apply for the Network Security Engineer role at Accenture Federal Services
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people.Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in a collaborative and caring community, where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
Role Overview: The Network security Engineer will be responsible for implementing and overseeing security capabilities, processes, and functions related to Network Security. Reporting to the Security Engineering Manager, this role requires collaboration with developers, technical architects, operations, and other security team members to achieve program objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and provide technical security architecture guidance in the assessment, design and implementation of Network Service in a primarily cloud environment.
- Collaborate with Network, cloud security, and infrastructure teams to embed security and best practices into applications and development process
- Maintain and enhance security solutions on Zscalar SASE, Akamai and various cloud native network security products
- Support troubleshooting efforts of network security tools & services as needed
- Contribute to maturing process, policy, and standards guidance such as TIC 3.0 in a rapidly changing field
- Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses specific to network security
- Develop and maintain documentation related to security protocols, compliance measures, and incident response plans.
- Identify and solution for gaps related to system zero trust maturity including things such as conditional access, micro-segmentation, application-level inspection.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience with network security
- 3+ years of experience with cloud environments such as: AWS, GCP, or Azure
- 2+ year of experience with Zscalar ZIA or ZPA (ZIA-internet security) (ZPA-VPN security)
- Experience working in a regulated environment and experience with common CSF such as NIST, CIS, CISA Zero Trust, etc.
- Experience working with different stakeholders
- Must be local and willing to go onsite 1 day per week in DC
Preferred Skills: - Masters or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity
- Familiarity with operating in an agile development environment Experience maintaining WAF products such as AWS WAF or similar
- Experience with Akamai CDN and Security Services Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or AWS Certified Security Specialty, AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty
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, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, 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, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, and the District of Columbia is:
$98,500$184,900 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 theAccenture 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 youare being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services andneed anaccommodation for a disability or religious observanceduring 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. California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information. Seniority level
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Mid-Senior level
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Full-time
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