Senior Cyber Operations & Security Advisor

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

Job summary

ASM Research, an Accenture Federal Services company, seeks an experienced cyber security professional in the United States to lead investigations, define security objectives, and implement robust risk controls across systems. You will assess vulnerabilities, validate secure configurations, and contribute to ST&E processes to protect national information systems.

The role requires 8–15 years of security experience, a Bachelor’s degree or higher, and strong communication to present technical

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

• Leads investigation of complex computer and information security incidents to determine extent of compromise.
• 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 weaknesses.
• Maintains the computer and information security incident, damage and threat assessment programs.
• Responsible for the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) through tests and reports.
• Responsible for system audits and ensures all corrective measures are completed.
• Establishes strict program control processes to mitigate risks and support accreditation of systems.
• Reviews processes and security protocols and makes recommendations for increased cyber security protection.

Skills

Cyber security

Incident response

Threat assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Encryption tools

Penetration testing tools

Job description

ASM Research, an Accenture Federal Services company, seeks an experienced cyber security professional in the United States to lead investigations, define security objectives, and implement robust risk controls across systems. You will assess vulnerabilities, validate secure configurations, and contribute to ST&E processes to protect national information systems.

The role requires 8–15 years of security experience, a Bachelor’s degree or higher, and strong communication to present technical