Senior Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Accenture Federal Services delivers a range of innovative, tech-enabled services for the U.S. Federal Government to address the complex, sensitive challenges of national security and intelligence missions.

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Responsibilities include:

• Perform the duties of the Program Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)
• Coordinate with the Program ISSM (Gov’t CIV) to ensure Program has an ATO on NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS
• Maintain the Program eMASS records
• Perform the duties described in the Program System Documentation
• Review and assess the risk of all Coder Workspace images
• Review and assess the risk of all software libraries made available to customers by the Program team

Here's what you need:

• BS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with at least 3 years’ experience as a cybersecurity professional or without a degree have at least 8 years’ experience as a cybersecurity professional
• 3 years’ experience with assessment and accreditation of a national security system (NSS)
• DoD privileged user account on a TS/SCI information system – meets DoD 8140 / 8570.01-m requirements

Bonus points if you have:

• High levels of curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Security Clearance:

• An active TS/SCI clearance is required to start

 

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 City or Washington as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here.    

Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role  

California: $105,200 - $168,400 

Colorado: $105,200 - $145,500 

New York City: $121,700 - $168,400

Washington: $112,100 - $154,900

 

Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship required.

Important information

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 and with Accenture Federal Services

Accenture Federal Services is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role. Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

 

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