Lead Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

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 and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in 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: 

• Create and own Security Artifacts such as System Security Plans and Security Assessment Reports 
• Provide guidance and support to development of Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) 
• Create and develop ATO Packages for technology offerings
• Propose and ensure systems are complaint within the proper Security policies (NIST 800, FedRAMP, FISMA, RMF etc.) 
• Review and Interpret Network and Application Vulnerability and compliance scans
• Lead ongoing quality control analysis to Network and Application Vulnerability processes 
• Lead Network and Application Vulnerability review meetings with senior leadership 
• Prepare and present security reports, findings, and recommendations to Client Leadership.

Here’s what you need:  

• 10 years of Cyber and/or IT experience
• Bachelor's Degree required (In lieu of a degree, an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted)
• Ability to maintain and update one or more of the following Federal Security frameworks: FedRAMP, FISMA, RMF and NIST SP 800 series and NIST SP 800-53
• Experience presenting and briefing the end client on security-related matters
• Active Top Secret required with ability to obtain SCI 
• For candidates relocating to Huntsville a relocation bonus may be available

Bonus points if you have:  

• Experience performing system or network administration 
• You have one or more of the following certifications:  

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 
• Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) 
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)  
• CompTIA Security+  
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) 

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 York, Washington, 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 York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:$160,700—$306,500 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 Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.   Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital s