Senior Cyber Defense & Incident Response Architect

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks an experienced cybersecurity professional to lead investigations of complex incidents, define security objectives, and implement robust protections for national security information and systems. You will stay ahead of vulnerabilities, validate secure configurations, and contribute to risk mitigation strategies across programs.

The role requires 8–15 years in systems security, a BS in CS or related field (advanced degree preferred), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience; Advanced Degree preferred.
• 8-15 years of experience in systems security.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation of complex cybersecurity incidents and recommend security protocol enhancements.
• Define security objectives and system-level performance requirements.
• Research tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in vulnerabilities.
• Configure and validate secure systems and test security products.

Skills

Incident response

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration testing

Encryption

Cyber forensics

Risk assessment

Technical communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Advanced Degree preferred

Tools

ST&E processes

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks an experienced cybersecurity professional to lead investigations of complex incidents, define security objectives, and implement robust protections for national security information and systems. You will stay ahead of vulnerabilities, validate secure configurations, and contribute to risk mitigation strategies across programs.

The role requires 8–15 years in systems security, a BS in CS or related field (advanced degree preferred), and