Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Accenture Federal Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 117,300 - 145,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide variety of benefits

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is looking for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in Virginia, Minnesota. In this role, you will guide government clients through securing ATO certifications for their information systems and ensure compliance with government cybersecurity standards.

The ideal candidate will possess seven years of cybersecurity experience, strong knowledge of ATO principles, and expertise in government regulations. A CISSP or equivalent certification is required. A wide variety of benefits are available.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience as a cybersecurity analyst with ATO support knowledge.
• Strong experience in government regulatory frameworks and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience achieving and maintaining ATO for cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Guide government clients through ATO certifications for their information systems.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats.
• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses for compliance.

Skills

Cybersecurity analysis

Government ATO support

Compliance requirements

Incident response

Forensic analysis techniques

Communication skills

Education

CISSP or equivalent certification

Tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

Intrusion detection/prevention systems

ATO assessment tools

Job description

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

As an ISSO, you’ll be responsible for guiding government clients through the intricate process of obtaining and maintaining ATO certifications for their information systems.

Responsibilities

• You will leverage your expertise in government cybersecurity standards and regulations to monitor, analyze, and respond to potential security incidents and threats.
• Your role will ensure that our government clients' systems meet the stringent security requirements necessary for ATO compliance while aligning with government-specific cybersecurity guidelines. Collaborate with government clients to thoroughly understand their system architectures, security requirements, and objectives for achieving and maintaining ATO status within the context of government regulations.
• Conduct exhaustive security assessments and risk analyses that cater to government system compliance, identifying vulnerabilities and potential threats specific to government systems.
• Monitor security systems, logs, and network traffic with a keen focus on government cybersecurity guidelines, identifying any suspicious activity, intrusions, or unauthorized access attempts.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to establish and maintain government‑aligned security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, data encryption, and access controls. Investigate and analyze security incidents to determine their cause, impact, and appropriate response.
• Develop and implement incident response plans, including containment, eradication, and recovery strategies.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience as a cybersecurity analyst with a specialization in Government System ATO support, demonstrating deep knowledge of government ATO principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Strong experience in government regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and security standards specific to ATO (e.g., NIST SP 800‑53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP).
• Demonstrated and repeat experience achieving and maintaining ATO for cloud services and solutions from IL5 to IL6+ on NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS.
• Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.
• Strong proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques.
• Expertise with government specific ATO assessment tools, vulnerability scanning tools, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements.

Preferred

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is $117,300—$145,100 USD.

Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.

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