Federal - Identity Engineer

We are:

Accenture Federal Services brings together cyber and IT security to provide federal agencies with the most comprehensive, resilient security architecture possible. Our strategic approach is designed to leapfrog today’s untenable status quo, helping clients take advantage of next generation technologies and approaches to realize more effective and sustainable security.

You are:  

An innovator and problem-solver. You’re an expert when it comes to protecting on-prem and cloud-based systems. And you can configure and deploy any security tool that comes across your desk. While staying on your toes, you design customized and cutting-edge solutions. You know security solutioning requires knowledge of infrastructure, trusted applications, continuous monitoring proper implementation of security appliances and virtual machines.  You understand who or what is connecting to the network and how to properly implement security frameworks such as Access Control and Zero Trust.

The Work:

The Identity Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation and integration of enterprise identity and access control solutions. The ideal candidate should have a diverse understanding of the current state of security best practices, including identity and access control, mobile technology, and best practices throughout a variety of industries. In addition, this individual must have a strong knowledge of identity standards and protocols as well as a deep skill set within the cloud space supporting AWS, Azure etc.

The candidate must have prior experience formulating, planning, and implementing a multi-cloud identity and access control strategy, including external and Business to Business (B2B) integration. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of network infrastructure, such as firewalls, proxies, and cross-site connectivity options.

Here's What You Need:

• Hands on experience administering and installing Identity & Access Management technologies
• 2 years in IT and/or Cyber

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experienced in the acquisition, design, sizing, deployment, installation, maintenance, operating and usage of the Government Enterprise networks
• Familiarity with the NIST 800, FedRAMP, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, and the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) operating standards and applicable guidelines
• You have one or more of the following certifications:
  • Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
  • Networking (Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper)
  • Security Tools (Splunk, Carbon Black, Cylance, McAfee, Tenable, FireEye, CrowdStrike, ELK, Forescout)
  • Identity & Access Management (SailPoint, CyberArk, Okta, ForgeRock)

As required by the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of Colorado only, the range of starting pay for this role is $61,700 – $141,599 and information on benefits offered is here.

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