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Amazon

Privacy Counsel, Privacy Legal

Arlington, VA · On-site

... engineers, and legal colleagues across Amazon's global operations. Your work ranges from advising product teams on privacy requirements for new feature launches to reviewing data processing ...

Amazon

Privacy Counsel, Privacy Legal

Arlington, VA

... engineers, and legal colleagues across Amazon's global operations. Your work ranges from advising product teams on privacy requirements for new feature launches to reviewing data processing ...

Amazon

Privacy Counsel, Privacy Legal

Arlington, VA · On-site

... engineers, and legal colleagues across Amazon's global operations. Your work ranges from advising product teams on privacy requirements for new feature launches to reviewing data processing ...

Boeing

Senior Manager - Privacy Enablement

Arlington, VA · On-site

$161K - $250K/yr

Lead Privacy-by-Design activities, partnering with Product, Engineering, Legal, and other stakeholders to define pragmatic privacy and AI requirements that enable product and service delivery

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Infographic showing various Privacy Engineer job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 80% In-person, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $138,018 per year, or $66.4 per hour.

Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Accenture Federal Services

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

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Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job Description

The Information System Security Officer (ISSO)/Privacy Engineer (Subject Matter Expert) will provide expert guidance on security and privacy strategies and methodologies, develop and implement enterprise-level security and privacy programs, and oversee complex security and privacy projects. Conduct advanced research on emerging threats and regulatory changes, developing strategic initiatives to enhance the organization's security and privacy posture, and serving as the primary advisor on security and privacy matters for senior leadership. Represent the organization at industry conferences and forums, sharing insights and best practices, and collaborate with senior leadership to ensure that security and privacy measures are integrated into the overall business strategy. Responsible for security compliance and privacy controls. Lead the development of innovative security and privacy solutions, conduct advanced risk assessments, and oversee the implementation of cutting-edge security and privacy technologies. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the security and privacy community, including government agencies and industry partners. Lead security and privacy architecture reviews, provide expert guidance on complex compliance challenges, and drive the adoption of best practices across the organization.

Must have:

  • 4 years of experience with security and privacy programs and compliance for complex technical systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and oversee security and privacy controls, conduct security assessments, or ensure continuous audit readiness
  • Bachelor's in computer science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or Software Engineering, OR possess a DoD 8140 Certification

Security Clearance:

  • Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position 

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