Senior Cyber Defense & Incident Response Architect

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

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a senior cybersecurity professional to design, test, and secure systems for national security programs. You will contribute to risk assessment, encryption, and incident prevention.

You will lead complex incident investigations, drive ST&E activities, and ensure protection of confidential data across federal networks. Strong communication and multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
• 8–15 years of experience in systems security.
• Excellent communication and detail orientation.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong knowledge of encryption, vulnerability assessment, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Leads investigation of complex computer security incidents and recommends mitigations.
• Defines security objectives and system-level performance requirements.
• Stays current on vulnerabilities, tools, and countermeasures.
• Configures and validates secure systems and tests security products.
• Maintains security incident, damage and threat assessment programs.
• Performs Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) per government requirements.
• Reviews processes and strengthens cyber security protection.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Encryption knowledge

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration testing

Cyber forensics

Incident response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a senior cybersecurity professional to design, test, and secure systems for national security programs. You will contribute to risk assessment, encryption, and incident prevention.

You will lead complex incident investigations, drive ST&E activities, and ensure protection of confidential data across federal networks. Strong communication and multitasking are essential.