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! We are seeking an experienced Information System Security Manager (ISSM) leader to support secure cloud systems and programs. The ISSM will assume responsibility for ensuring compliance, monitoring cybersecurity posture, supporting and driving RMF accreditation, and guiding the Information System Security Officers (ISSO) in the protection of classified systems. This position requires hands-on technical expertise, thorough familiarity with risk management processes, leadership of ISSO peers, and the ability to collaborate across development, operations, and security teams. Additionally, position will also require heavy coordination with other ISSMs and government POCs. Responsibilities: Lead high-performing team (5 to 10 individuals) and drive complete accountability/ownership Develop, sustain, and maintain Rev 5 RMF documentation packages (SSP, SAP, SAR, POA&M, ConMon, etc.) Lead development and sustainment of Authorization to Operate (ATO), Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), Incident Response Plan (IRP), and Body of Evidence (BoE) Maintain the operational security posture consistent with the security authorization package and ATO requirements Collaborate with Security Engineers, DevOps, and IT operations teams during the system design, integration, and development phases to evaluate risk and ensure compliance, including Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) requirements Implement cloud-native security solutions such as encryption, IAM, network segmentation Develop and maintain network diagrams (PPSM, Dataflow, etc.) utilizing MBSE Engage with Change Control Board (CCB) Collaborate heavily with other ISSMs and AO/SCA teams Lead and train the following ISSO workflows:  Perform continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and risk analysis, validating remediation actions and documenting POA&M updates Verify user clearance, need-to-know, and security responsibilities prior to system access Ensure audit records are captured, reviewed regularly, and anomalies documented Conduct regular system security reviews to ensure compliance with security authorization and STIG/CIS benchmarks and baselines Coordinate hardware/software/firmware changes with ISSM and AO/DAO, notifying stakeholders of security-relevant changes Participate in incident handling, reporting security incidents to ISSMs and AO/DAO teams, and tracking recovery actions to ensure controls are restored correctly Ensure compliance with STIGs, utilizing SCAP Compliance Checker, Evaluate-STIG, and other DoD cyber assessment tools  What You’ll Need: DoD 8140/8570 IAM Level III certification, such as CISSP or CISM  At least three (3) years of experience in an ISSM or other security role Experience leading small to medium-sized teams and driving accountability/ownership Experience performing risk analysis, vulnerability assessments, and/or security audits Experience providing and maintaining cybersecurity educational training and/or tabletop exercises  Experience with security incident response teams (NOC/SOC)  Bonus Points if you have: Prior cybersecurity experience Technical writing skills (e.g.: security plans, reports, etc.) Experience obtaining and maintaining Certificate to Field (CtF) packages AWS or Azure technical certifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or related field Experience with Microsoft Defender or similar XDR/EDR tools Familiarity with container security (Docker/Kubernetes/ECS/EKS/AKS) Security Clearance: Must have an active TS/SCI 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, 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: $116,900 — $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 Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed a