Federal Security Risk Manager - Compliance & Cloud Security

Accenture Federal Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Security Risk Manager to join the Information Security Policy and Control Operations team. The role focuses on security architecture, platform security, and government compliance across FAR/DFARS and NIST standards, including CMMC engagements.

Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential. Qualified candidates will have 3+ years in security architecture and 2+ years in government compliance, with active eligibility for security clearance.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• 3+ years of experience in security architecture design, cloud security data protection, and cloud platform security principles.
• 2+ years of experience with government acquisition (FAR/DFARS) compliance and NIST standards for nonfederal systems (NIST SP 800-171 and 171A).
• 2+ years of experience in security compliance assessment and quality assurance review practices.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the ISAs and MOUs for all external and internal parties permitted for connection to the AFS network.
• Perform CMMC attestations and complete CMMC questionnaires for client proposals and prime/sub SCRM requirements.
• Oversee Contract Security Review escalations for issues around contract and proposal terms and requirements.
• Manage CMMC policies and standards that support project teams in validating AFS compliance for client inquiries.
• Oversee 2 team members performing these and other operational tasks.

Skills

US Citizenship

Security architecture

Cloud security

FAR/DFARS

NIST SP 800-171

CMMC

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Security Risk Manager to join the Information Security Policy and Control Operations team. The role focuses on security architecture, platform security, and government compliance across FAR/DFARS and NIST standards, including CMMC engagements.

Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential. Qualified candidates will have 3+ years in security architecture and 2+ years in government compliance, with active eligibility for security clearance.