Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

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 within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer 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! Responsibilities: Lead RMF activities across the system lifecycle and maintain required security documentation. Ensure compliance with applicable security frameworks and support all ATO processes. Conduct security impact analysis for system, infrastructure, and application changes. Manage RMF packages in enterprise GRC platforms and drive timely POA&M closure. Track and report on security control performance, coordinate remediation with technical teams, and support audits through clear cybersecurity metrics Experience with ATO Assessment, compliance, cloud and networks infrastructure security, Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (8+ years), or advanced degree with 5+ years of experience. Years of experience can be in any of the following areas: Strong understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and security governance principles. Knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems and their administrative concepts. Familiarity with containerization and orchestration platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Ability to interpret and apply DISA STIG requirements across traditional, cloud, and containerized environments. Proficiency in at least one scripting or automation language (e.g., Bash, Python, Go, Rust). Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities with the ability to work effectively in dynamic environments. DoD 8570/8140 IAM/IAT Level III compliant certification(s). Nice to Have Qualifications: Background in DevSecOps, security automation, or secure CI/CD pipeline integration. Experience with cloud security across platforms such as AWS, Azure Government, or GovCloud. Advanced Kubernetes security experience beyond basic administration. Experience developing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automating deployments. Experience with DevOps tools and workflows (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Terraform). Additional professional certifications, such as: AWS DevOps Professional Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA) Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP) Broader programming or automation experience beyond core scripting languages. Skills ATO Assessment, compliance, cloud and networks infrastructure security, Clearance: An active TS/SCI is required 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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. 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, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$147,900—$175,400 USD

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