Enterprise AI Security Engineer (ISSE)

Enterprise AI Security Engineer (ISSE) Accenture Federal Services - 3.7 Alexandria, VA Job Details $116,900 - $243,100 a year 23 hours ago Qualifications Zero Trust security Authorization controls implementation Enterprise software Software implementation Security architecture risk management Enterprise solutions implementation Data access controls implementation Regulatory Frameworks (Architecture security) Identity and access management (IAM) architecture design Access control management Identity and access management (IAM) solutions RMF Security technology solutions implementations Identity & access management Full 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 work As an Enterprise AI Security Engineer (ISSE), you will play a pivotal role in advancing operational AI adoption by supporting a modern Hub-and-Spoke architecture designed for mission-critical applications Key responsibilities: Your responsibilities will include integrating AI governance, agentic AI systems, and scalable software delivery into enterprise environments, while ensuring robust cybersecurity and continuous monitoring Develop and enforce zero trust architectures and classification-aware access control for mission-critical applications Integrate identity and access management solutions, including Keycloak, to support secure AI adoption Support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) and RMF Authority to Operate (ATO) processes for AI platforms Implement and manage runtime policy enforcement using Open Policy Agent and related tools Integrate AI governance frameworks into enterprise security and compliance workflows Utilize XACTA and/or eMASS for continuous monitoring and reporting of security posture Collaborate with DevSecOps, data engineering, and platform engineering teams to ensure secure and scalable software delivery Support the integration of cybersecurity and observability into agentic AI systems and operational workflows Provide subject matter expertise on zero trust implementation and identity integration for enterprise AI environments Your work will directly support Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authorization to Operate (ATO), and the seamless integration of security controls into operational workflows Your ability to navigate and integrate these diverse technologies and frameworks will be key to supporting mission-focused operational workflows and maintaining enterprise-wide security posture Here's what you need: Experience with implementing and maintaining runtime policy enforcement, classification-aware access control, and identity and access management (IAM) solutions that align with zero trust principles Experience with zero trust architectures and AI governance integration Experience with designing and implementing security controls for enterprise AI systems using the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Nice to have: Hands-on experience with tools such as Keycloak for identity integration, XACTA and/or eMASS for RMF compliance, and Open Policy Agent for dynamic policy enforcement Exposure to DevSecOps practices, data engineering, platform engineering, and observability solutions will further enable you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and ensure that security is embedded throughout the software delivery lifecycle Eligibility requirements: US Citizen Must have an active TS/SCI Clearance 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. 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