Cybersecurity Team Lead

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As an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) specializing in cybersecurity, you will take on a pivotal leadership role in managing and securing cloud-based environments. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of information system security, ensuring compliance with rigorous Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards and other governmental and industry guidelines, such as NISPOM/DAAPM, Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG), Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503, and NIST publications.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining security policies
• preparing and reviewing Authorization to Operate (ATO) documentation
• Conducting risk assessments
• Reviewing and creating mitigation reports
• Managing System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Lead a team of cybersecurity professionals, providing strategic direction and technical expertise to ensure the successful implementation of enterprise security measures
• Coordinate with government security representatives and other teams to address complex security challenges and develop innovative solutions tailored to unique requirements

What You’ll Need:

• 10 years’ related experience in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience in Special Access Program (SAP) and Collateral Information Systems Security
• Experience in Cloud-based security
• Meet DoD 8570/8140 Certification Requirements for IAM Level III
• Experience and understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST, ICD, DoD and CNSS standards
• Hands on experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation and management
• Experience with eMASS
• Experience with secure coding practices and vulnerability/quality scanning tools

Bonus Points if you have:

• Security hardening scripting/automation experience
• Microsoft OS Certification (MCSE Win 7 or other) Linux certification (RHCSA, CompTIA Linux, LCFS/LCFE, etc.)
• Knowledge of agile development processes and DevOps tools such as Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence
• Understanding of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) standards
• Cloud (AWS, Azure, Oracle) certifications
• Additional desired certifications include CCNA, CCSP, CSSP, MCSE, and/or SANS GIAC

Security Clearance:

• Must have an active TS level clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, and the District of Columbia is:$126,300—$243,100 USD   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. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federa