Senior Cyber Operations & IA Policy Lead

accenturefederalservices; United States; Remote; USD 139,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary range

Benefits package

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a senior cybersecurity leader to direct a secure operations center for a government mission. You will coordinate a cyber operations team, oversee incident response and vulnerability work, and enforce technical controls through monitoring and clear security procedures.

The role requires active clearance and extensive experience across cyber operations, policy development, and stakeholder communication within government and contractor settings.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance.
• Permanent work location in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• 4+ years in Tier 2+ cybersecurity operations in secure environments.
• 10+ years information security and cyber operations with a degree-based path (MS or BS).
• Proficiency in TCP/IP, networking, and security products.
• Leadership and team management experience; strong written and verbal skills.
• Certifications such as GIAC, GSNA, or GCIA or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber operations team and coordinate daily security operations.
• Oversee incident analysis, handling, vulnerability management, intrusion detection, and patching.
• Administer security devices (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto).
• Analyze logs to identify and respond to threats.
• Develop and implement information security policies and procedures.
• Train and mentor team; communicate with stakeholders across government and contractors.

Skills

TCP/IP

Networking

Security products

Leadership

Written communication

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco ASA

Palo Alto firewalls

Job description

Accenture Federal Services seeks a senior cybersecurity leader to direct a secure operations center for a government mission. You will coordinate a cyber operations team, oversee incident response and vulnerability work, and enforce technical controls through monitoring and clear security procedures.

The role requires active clearance and extensive experience across cyber operations, policy development, and stakeholder communication within government and contractor settings.