Senior Data Security Engineer
Accenturefederalservices · Arlington, VA
About this role
**Job Description: Senior Data Security Engineer** At Accenture Federal Services, you’ll help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer—driving positive, lasting change. **What you’ll do** - Implement data protection measures, manage user access and permissions for data tools, and ensure adherence to applicable data security policies and regulations in collaboration with the data governance team. - Design and implement data security controls and safeguards; conduct security risk assessments for data systems; and develop data classification and handling procedures. - Configure and manage data access control systems, monitor for unauthorized data access attempts, and respond to data security incidents. - Implement data encryption solutions for data at rest and in transit; collaborate with compliance teams to meet regulatory requirements; and provide guidance on secure data handling practices. - Perform security reviews of data integrations and sharing arrangements; maintain documentation of data security controls; and stay current with data security technologies and threats. - Develop and deliver data security awareness training; participate in security audits and assessments; and implement data loss prevention (DLP) strategies. **Must have** - Meet **one** of the following: - **Advanced Degree:** Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering. - **Equivalent Training:** Completion of accepted training program **4C-FA26B**. - **Professional Certification:** One of **CISSP-ISSEP** or **FITSP-D**. - **8+ years** implementing security controls for data platforms in large environments. - Must meet **DoD 8140** requirements. **Security Clearance** - Active **Secret**, **Top Secret**, **TS/SCI**, or **TS/SCI with Polygraph** (depending on position). **Pay Range (where applicable)** - **$106,300 — $221,100 USD** *Note: Compensation varies by factors such as office location, role, skill set, and experience. Benefits information is available via the company link in the original posting.*
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