Senior Cybersecurity Incident Response & Ops Security Lead

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

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to lead investigations of complex incidents and define system security objectives in a federal context.

You will configure secure systems, test protections, and maintain threat assessment programs while supporting certification efforts and compliance with government accreditation processes.

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.

Responsibilities

• Leads the investigation of complex computer and information security incidents to determine extent of compromise to national security information and automated information systems.
• 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 computer and information security weaknesses.
• Maintains the computer and information security incident, damage and threat assessment programs.
• Responsible for the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results and preparation of required reports.
• Responsible for system audits and ensures all corrective measures are completed.
• Designs, develops, or recommends integrated system solutions ensuring proprietary/confidential data and systems are protected.
• Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.
• Reviews processes and security protocols and makes recommendations for increased cyber security protection.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Task management

Encryption

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration testing

Cyber forensics

Intrusion detection

Incident response

Remediation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced Degree preferred

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to lead investigations of complex incidents and define system security objectives in a federal context.

You will configure secure systems, test protections, and maintain threat assessment programs while supporting certification efforts and compliance with government accreditation processes.