Senior Cybersecurity Incident Response & Security Operations Leader

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

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a senior cyber security professional to lead investigations, set security objectives, and design secure systems for government data and networks. You will stay current on threats and coordinate secure configurations for national security programs.

Responsibilities include Security Test & Evaluation, system audits, and collaboration with external entities to ensure accreditation and risk mitigation across complex environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field; Advanced degree preferred.
• 8-15 years of experience in systems security.

Responsibilities

• Leads investigations 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

Effective communication

Clear technical presentation

Multitasking

Vulnerability management

Penetration testing

Incident response

Cyber forensics

Intrusion detection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Encryption

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration testing

Cyber forensics

Intrusion detection

Incident response

Remediation

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a senior cyber security professional to lead investigations, set security objectives, and design secure systems for government data and networks. You will stay current on threats and coordinate secure configurations for national security programs.

Responsibilities include Security Test & Evaluation, system audits, and collaboration with external entities to ensure accreditation and risk mitigation across complex environments.