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Security Delivery Lead

Accenture Federal Services
Crystal City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Sept 2025
💰 $221,100/yr($114,700/yr$221,100/yr)

About the role

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Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Security Delivery Lead (ISSM) to join their team and support their client in Crystal City, VA.  The ISSM will work as part of a team reviewing and assessing Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization body of evidence for classified information systems, to include: System Security Plan (SSP), Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Continuous Monitoring Plan, Incident Response Plan, Access Control Plan, Security Assessment Plan, etc.

Responsibilities:

  • Review new and existing systems for technical compliance with IA directives and protection of data at all classification levels including SCI
  • Advise on in-depth security design review and threat/risk assessments
  • Provide inputs to technical artifacts, including Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTM), and Risk Assessment Reports (RARs)
  • Conduct site visits and assessments to inspect IA plans and security control implementations and support Incident Response Team (IRT) activities

Here's what you need:

  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (Sec+, CISSP, CASP, etc.)
  • 5 years of implementing NIST 800-53, Rev 4 and the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • 5 years of experience with Windows or Linux environments
  • 2 years of using information security and assurance practices and principles

Bonus Points if you have:

  • Other Security related certification (Cloud, SIEM, forensics, Linux, Windows, etc)
  • Experience with virtualization or cloud environments 
  • Experience working in a DevSecOps project environment
  • Formerly or currently a system administrator, developer, or engineer
  • Experience with OpenRMF, eMASS, MS Active Directory, Splunk, ACAS/Nessus, McAfee, Windows, Linux, AWS Security, etc
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to engage with users in a professional manner and present technical concepts plainly to semi-technical customers
  • Ability to interface with seasoned Government personnel
  • Ability to work in a matrixed team environment and support multiple different efforts as needed
  • Desire to learn new technologies and tools and willing to share your experience with the team JSIG or ICD 503 compliance

Security Clearance:

  • Must have an active Secret level clearance and willingness to sit for a polygraph

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:$114,700$221,100 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 Federal Services has the responsibility to c

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