Senior Cybersecurity Incident Response & Operations Advisor

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

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, in Des Moines, IA, seeks a senior cybersecurity professional to lead investigations, assess threats, and implement protective measures across government systems.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, ST&E coordination with accrediting authorities, system audits, and collaboration with law enforcement and intelligence partners to strengthen national security information systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience; 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

• Lead investigation of complex computer and information security incidents.
• Define security objectives and system-level performance requirements.
• Research tools and trends in computer network vulnerabilities.
• Configure and validate secure systems; test security products.
• Maintain incident, damage and threat assessment programs.
• Oversee Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) across authorities.
• Audit systems and enforce corrective measures.
• Design, develop, or recommend protected system solutions.
• Establish program control to mitigate risks and support accreditation.
• Review processes and security protocols to improve protection.

Skills

Security analysis

Encryption

Penetration testing

Cyber forensics

Incident response

Threat assessment

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, in Des Moines, IA, seeks a senior cybersecurity professional to lead investigations, assess threats, and implement protective measures across government systems.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, ST&E coordination with accrediting authorities, system audits, and collaboration with law enforcement and intelligence partners to strengthen national security information systems.