Accenture
Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)
$92K–$179K
Colorado Springs, CO +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States - Experience
- 5 years in IT with DoD networks; 5 years with Windows and/or Linux; 3 years with Splunk deployment and/or administration; 1 year with cloud-based systems/tools (AWS preferred); 1 year with Kubernetes or other container orchestration tools.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.
About the job
Applies cybersecurity and RMF practices to deploy, secure, and monitor AWS cloud platforms for federal government missions.
What you'll do
- Coordinate AWS platform deployment and monitoring with ISSM and ISSO to meet RMF 800-53 and JSIG processes for IATT and ATO.
- Develop IaC and CaC automation for security solutions; deploy and operate Splunk for monitoring, logging, and incident detection.
- Conduct security scans and vulnerability assessments, and collaborate with engineering and networking teams.
What they ask for
- 5 years of experience in Information Technology with DoD networks.
- 5 years of experience with Windows and/or Linux environments.
- 3 years of experience with Splunk deployment and/or administration.
- 1 year of cloud systems/tools experience and 1 year with Kubernetes or other container orchestration tools; ability to meet DoD 8570 IAT II requirements within 90 days; active TS/SCI clearance or higher.
Nice to have
- AWS certification, such as Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Security certifications.
- Experience with ACAS/Nessus, SIEM/Splunk, or other security-related certifications and tools.
Pay
$91,700 — $178,700 USD (base salary)
Tools
AWS, Ansible, Terraform, Splunk, Kubernetes, Windows, Linux, ACAS
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