Security Specialist
Core
Lead end-to-end security readiness for applications, ensuring compliance with federal frameworks and ATO processes while driving secure architecture and risk management.
Role type
Senior Application Security Lead (IC)
Builds
Secure application architectures, compliance documentation, and secure CI/CD pipelines for US federal government clients.
Domain
US Federal Government / Application Security / Cloud Security
Required skills
Security architecture design, Threat modeling, Secure configuration management, Vulnerability analysis, Penetration testing review, Risk management, Compliance with NIST 800-53/FedRAMP, IAM implementation, Cloud security services (Azure/AWS), DevSecOps tooling, Security documentation (SSPs/POA&Ms)
Preferred skills
Cloud-native architecture, Container security, Serverless security, GRC platforms, Security orchestration
Technologies
Azure, AWS, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, Zero Trust, CIS benchmarks, CI/CD pipelines (via careerplan.io/jobs/4700249006-security-specialist-at-accenturefederalservices)
Responsibilities
Lead security readiness and ATO processes, Drive security architecture and threat modeling, Execute security assessments and remediation planning, Partner with engineering teams on secure-by-design solutions, Develop and maintain security documentation, Establish best practices for IAM and secure pipelines, Oversee security controls monitoring, Drive continuous improvement in security workflows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
