ISSO: Cyber Defense & Risk Mitigation Lead

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a senior cybersecurity professional to lead investigations, design secure systems, and advise on risk mitigation in national-security environments.

The role emphasizes advanced encryption, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, cyber forensics, intrusion detection, and incident response, with opportunities to interface with law enforcement and government agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field; Advanced Degree preferred.
• 8-15 years of experience in systems security.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must be able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Advanced knowledge of encryption, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, cyber forensics, intrusion detection, and incident response and remediation.
• May interface with external entities including law enforcement, and intelligence/government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Leads the investigation of complex computer and information security incidents to determine extent of compromise to national security information and automated information systems.
• Defines security objectives and system-level performance requirements.
• Researches and stays abreast of tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities.
• Configures and validates secure systems, tests security products/systems to detect computer and information security weaknesses.
• Maintains the computer and information security incident, damage and threat assessment programs.
• Responsible for the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results and preparation of required reports.
• Responsible for system audits and ensures all corrective measures are completed.
• Designs, develops, or recommends integrated system solutions ensuring proprietary/confidential data and systems are protected.
• Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.
• Reviews processes and security protocols and makes recommendations for increased cyber security protection.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Encryption knowledge

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration testing

Cyber forensics

Incident response

Liaison with agencies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced Degree preferred

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a senior cybersecurity professional to lead investigations, design secure systems, and advise on risk mitigation in national-security environments.

The role emphasizes advanced encryption, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, cyber forensics, intrusion detection, and incident response, with opportunities to interface with law enforcement and government agencies.