Senior Cybersecurity Incident Response & Operations Advisor

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

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a senior cybersecurity professional to lead investigations, define security objectives, and stay current on vulnerability trends in order to protect national security information and systems.

The role requires 8–15 years in systems security, strong communication skills, and the ability to balance multiple tasks while guiding technical objectives and remediation efforts.

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.
• Excellent communication and ability to present technical approaches clearly.
• Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments.
• Experience with encryption, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, cyber forensics, intrusion detection and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Leads investigation of complex computer and information security incidents and recommends security enhancements.
• Defines security objectives and system-level performance requirements.
• Reseaches tools, countermeasures, and trends in network vulnerabilities.
• Configures and validates secure systems and tests security products/systems.
• Maintains security incident and threat assessment programs.
• Performs Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) and prepares required reports.

Skills

Encryption

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration testing

Cyber forensics

Intrusion detection

Incident response

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced Degree preferred

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a senior cybersecurity professional to lead investigations, define security objectives, and stay current on vulnerability trends in order to protect national security information and systems.

The role requires 8–15 years in systems security, strong communication skills, and the ability to balance multiple tasks while guiding technical objectives and remediation efforts.