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Security Compliance Operations Specialist

Accenture Federal Services
  • Arlington, VA
  • Autofill and Review
4 days ago

Job Description

 
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. 
 
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. 
 
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
 

The Security Compliance Operations Specialist operates within the Policy & Control Operations sector of the Information Security (IS) organization to provide support day-to-day operational guidance of the security component to the identity and access management programs. This individual will train teams on all security compliance methodologies, develop support, and implement improvements on current and future processes with limited oversight. The role will work closely with all teams within Governance, Risk, and Compliance, as well as collaborate with other business stakeholders for implementation, development, and maintenance activities and maturity targets.

The successful candidate will apply existing expertise to develop and implement new and updated business processes for Compliance Operations. They will develop and propose strategies to limit company exposure. This function is a main point of contact for internal and external customer service. 

The work

  • Serves as a subject matter expert for the department in financial audit practices. Prepares and reviews audit report before presentation to management.
  • Gathers and organizes background and other information to properly plan the audit and any special reviews.
  • Responsible for overseeing process to review exceptions to policies and standards including data gathering and reviews with leadership.
  • Leads kickoff, closing, and other client meetings; presenting observations and conclusions relevant to work performed.
  • Assists manager in the management and administration of the annual certification process that is required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other federal requirements, as needed.
  • Leads control reviews on new processes and procedures or participates as a team member on projects related to the improvement of the control environment.
  • Monitors the development and progress of direct report(s) including evaluating, training, motivating, and coaching.
  • Develops relationships with management personnel to build rapport and serves as a controls expert or consulting resource on control issues throughout the organization, including company initiatives or system implementations.
  • Develops, presents and works with business units to implement value-added recommendations to strengthen internal controls, prevent fraud and improve operating processes.
  • Work cross-functionally with Architects, Engineers, Product Owners, and other Security Specialists.
  • Execute service reports and gather data for metrics.
  • Document changes, enhancements, and lifecycle events.

 

What you need

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Computer Systems, Management Information Systems, or high school degree with 10+ years in equivalent work experience.
  • Experience with ServiceNow
  • Familiarity with SOX, NIST publications, and CMMC requirements

 

Bonus if you have

  • Ability to identify and manage technical issues of various platforms, applications, and systems, and plan solutions to problem resolution according to standardized processes
  • Experience with Linux/Unix, Windows, scripting (with programming languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Perl, or Bash), SQL, LDAP, and web services.
  • Experience with Privileged Access Management (PIM / PAM), Single Sign-On (SSO), and Multi Factor Authentication (MFA).
  • Certifications: Security +, CISSP, CEH, CISA, CRISC, CISM 

 

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

 

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:
$81,000—$154,700 USD
 
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
 
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
 
Requesting An Accommodation 
Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
 
If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
 
Other Employment Statements 
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
 
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
 
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
 
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
 
California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.

Numbers & Facts

LocationArlington, VA

Skills

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