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　　The Work:

　　The Security Architect will work to ensure that IT solutions are built, tested, and deployed with secure designs and incorporating key business priorities. This role will require active collaboration with a variety of different technology teams within IT and IS to promote secure engineering practices. Additionally, this role will participate in IT system design and architecture reviews to provide security planning advice and requirements, coordinate with Agile / DevOps teams to advocate secure coding and system architecture practices and escalate concerns, as well as validate IT software and platform architectures for security best practices.

　　Here’s what you need:

　　5+ years of experience in IT or information security engineering

　　5 years of experience in cloud security, application security, and/or network security

　　Strong knowledge of application and network security principles

　　Strong knowledge of Microsoft cloud services (e.g., Azure Active Directory, Azure IaaS/PaaS, Office 365)

　　Strong understanding of secure web application network protocols (HTTP(S), TLS, SFTP, etc.)

　　Understanding of the OWASP Top 10 application security risks and its mitigations

　　Bonus Points if you have:

　　5+ years direct architectural experience

　　Prior experience performing ongoing maintenance and operations of security technologies (e.g. management of firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, etc)

　　Knowledge of US security requirements related to regulations/standards such as NIST SP 800-171, 800-53, RMF, ISO 27001, SOX, etc.

　　Experience using Agile within project or development teams

　　Certifications: CISSP, CISSP-IASSP, CISM, SSCP, SANS GIAC (e.g. GCIA, GCIH, GPEN), CASP, CCNP Security

　　Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York, or Washington State as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits)

　　Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role :

　　California: $73,900 - $170,200

　　Colorado: $73,900 - $147,100

　　New York: $68,400 - $170,200

　　Washington State: $78,600 – $156,600

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