Security Engineer – Vulnerability Management

🔥 14 hours ago

🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $106.3k - $221.1k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

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Accenture Federal Services

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10,000+ employees

Founded 2017

💼 Consulting

🎖️ Defense

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Defense • Logistics

Accenture Federal Services is a division of Accenture that focuses on delivering technology and consulting services to the U. S. federal government. With capabilities in cloud, cybersecurity, data and artificial intelligence, digital engineering, and emerging technologies, Accenture Federal Services supports federal agencies in achieving mission-critical outcomes through innovation and technological advancement. The company emphasizes building secure, scalable solutions, enhancing decision-making with data-driven insights, and transforming digital infrastructures to meet complex governmental needs. By leveraging advanced R&D and human-centered design, they aim to improve the performance and resilience of government operations.

📋 Description

• Manage and mature the organization’s vulnerability management program • Identify, assess, and prioritize vulnerabilities across applications, networks, endpoints, cloud environments, and enterprise systems • Collaborate with ISSOs and Controls Assessors to capture RMF artifacts and validate security control effectiveness • Review, advise, and refine security Control Statements • Support compliance with NIST 800-53, FISMA, and SOX • Implement vulnerability management, patching, configuration hardening, and risk-reduction best practices • Assist with incident response involving exploited vulnerabilities • Establish repeatable workflows supporting ATO readiness for new systems • Communicate risk and recommend mitigation strategies • Contribute to continuous improvement of security processes and controls

🎯 Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in vulnerability management or a related information security role • Advanced knowledge of Tenable Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7, or OpenVAS • Strong understanding of vulnerability scanning, assessment, and risk prioritization • Familiarity with CVSS, NIST 800-53, and OWASP Top 10 • Understanding of OS-level vulnerabilities across Windows, Linux, and macOS • Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, routers, and switches • Experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, and cloud-native policies • Experience configuring and working with Identity Providers (IdP) • Experience with patch management tools and processes • Basic understanding of FISMA and SOX • Familiarity with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls • Ability to assess vulnerabilities, identify risks, and support incident response • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) • U.S. Citizenship required • Eligible to obtain a Public Trust security clearance

🏖️ Benefits

• Collaborative and caring community • Hands-on experience • Certifications • Industry training • Equal employment opportunities • Reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious observances • Benefits information provided by Accenture Federal Services