About the job
At Accenture Federal Services, we prioritize enhancing the strength and safety of the U.S. federal government while improving the quality of life for its citizens. Our dedicated team of over 13,000 professionals is driven by a common goal: leveraging technology and innovation to serve clients in defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health sectors.
Become a part of Accenture Federal Services, a dynamic branch of Accenture. As a proud member of the Glassdoor Top 100 Best Places to Work, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to develop, learn, and succeed through hands-on experiences, certifications, and industry training.
Join us in effecting positive, enduring change that propels government missions forward!
Job Description:
The Software Security Engineer is a vital role responsible for ensuring the security, integrity, and compliance of various custom mission-critical applications undergoing modernization and ongoing maintenance. This engineer offers expert advice on secure software design, performs code analysis, mitigates vulnerabilities, and implements secure development lifecycle practices.
Work you'll do:
- Lead software security engineering efforts for the modernization and maintenance of custom applications.
- Conduct secure code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and security architecture evaluations.
- Implement and enforce secure SDLC processes and automation in collaboration with development teams.
- Ensure adherence to NIST RMF, FISMA, and agency-specific security policies.
- Support risk assessments, incident responses, and the preparation of security documentation and ATO artifacts.
Here's what you'll need:
- CISSP certification
- Over 10 years of experience in software security engineering, particularly in:
- Securing custom or legacy software systems
- Secure coding practices
- Federal security frameworks
- AWS GovCloud
- DevOps
Security clearance:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance is required