Security Engineer (ISSE)
Accenture Federal Services · Arlington, VA · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$117k–$243k/yrFull-time
About the role
The work As a Security Engineer (ISSE), you will play a pivotal role in advancing operational AI adoption by supporting a modern Hub-and-Spoke architecture designed for mission-critical applications.
Responsibilities
- Develop and enforce zero trust architectures and classification-aware access control for mission-critical applications
- Integrate identity and access management solutions, including Keycloak, to support secure AI adoption
- Support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) and RMF Authority to Operate (ATO) processes for AI platforms
- Implement and manage runtime policy enforcement using Open Policy Agent and related tools
- Utilize XACTA and/or eMASS for continuous monitoring and reporting of security posture
- Collaborate with DevSecOps, data engineering, and platform engineering teams to ensure secure and scalable software delivery
- Support the integration of cybersecurity and observability into agentic AI systems and operational workflows
- Provide subject matter expertise on zero trust implementation and identity integration for enterprise AI environments
Requirements
- Your ability to navigate and integrate these diverse technologies and frameworks will be key to supporting mission-focused operational workflows and maintaining enterprise-wide security posture
- Experience with implementing and maintaining runtime policy enforcement, classification-aware access control, and identity and access management (IAM) solutions that align with zero trust principles
- Experience with zero trust architectures and AI governance integration
- Experience with designing and implementing security controls for enterprise AI systems using the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Qualifications
- US Citizen
- Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance
Skills
- Hands-on experience with tools such as Keycloak for identity integration, XACTA and/or eMASS for RMF compliance, and Open Policy Agent for dynamic policy enforcement
- Exposure to DevSecOps practices, data engineering, platform engineering, and observability solutions
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
$116,900—$243,100 USD
Schedule
Not specified