Cybersecurity Compliance Officer

About Accenture Federal Services

At Accenture Federal Services, our priority is to assist the US federal government in enhancing national security and improving the quality of life for individuals. We are a diverse team of over 13,000 professionals committed to leveraging technology and creativity to empower clients across various sectors including defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join us at Accenture Federal Services, a prominent technology company within the global Accenture family. Recognized as a top workplace, we foster a collaborative environment where you can thrive, grow, and develop your skills through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training.

As a Cybersecurity Compliance Officer, you will play a crucial role in guiding government clients through the complex procedures required for obtaining and maintaining Authorization to Operate (ATO) certifications for their information systems.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing your deep knowledge of government cybersecurity standards to monitor, analyze, and respond to potential security incidents and threats effectively.
• Ensuring that client systems meet rigorous security requirements necessary for ATO compliance, aligned with government-specific cybersecurity regulations.
• Conducting thorough security assessments and risk analyses tailored to government system compliance, identifying vulnerabilities and threats particular to government systems.
• Monitoring security systems, logs, and network activity with a focus on government cybersecurity guidelines to detect suspicious activity and unauthorized access attempts.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain security measures compliant with government standards, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, data encryption, and access controls, while investigating security incidents for root cause and impact analysis.
• Developing and implementing comprehensive incident response plans that cover containment, eradication, and recovery strategies.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of experience as a cybersecurity analyst focusing on Government System ATO support, showcasing deep understanding of ATO principles and methodologies.
• Strong background in government regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements relevant to ATO (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP).
• Proven experience achieving and maintaining ATO for cloud solutions from IL5 to IL6+ across NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS.
• Comprehensive understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.
• Expertise in incident response, security incident management, and forensic analysis techniques.
• Proficiency with government-specific ATO assessment tools and vulnerability scanning technologies.
• CISSP or equivalent certification to meet DoD 8140 standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining intricate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required.

Compensation

As mandated by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable compensation ranges based on labor costs across various states including California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position within these areas is $117,300-$145,100 USD.

Our Commitment

Dedicated solely to serving the US federal government, we unite exceptional talent to transform how federal agencies operate, delivering enhanced value for their mission and the American populace. We foster a culture where diversity is embraced, ensuring every member of our team feels respected and valued – a cornerstone of our innovation and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to hiring veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Requesting Accommodations

We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities to individuals requiring accommodations due to disabilities or religious observances. If you are hired and need accommodation for essential job functions, you will undergo our reasonable accommodation process.