Senior Cybersecurity Incident Response & Security Ops Lead

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

Job summary

ASM Research, an Accenture Federal Services company, seeks an experienced cybersecurity professional in Minnesota to lead complex security incidents, define system-level security objectives, and implement risk-mitigating controls across secured environments.

Responsibilities include researching threats, configuring secure systems, supporting Security Test and Evaluation, and coordinating with government agencies as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead investigation of complex security incidents to determine extent of compromise.
• Define security objectives and system-level performance requirements.
• Researches and stays abreast of tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in 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 Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) and required reports.
• Reviews processes and security protocols and makes recommendations for improvements.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Encryption

Vulnerability assessment

Penetration testing

Cyber forensics

Incident response

Agency liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

ASM Research, an Accenture Federal Services company, seeks an experienced cybersecurity professional in Minnesota to lead complex security incidents, define system-level security objectives, and implement risk-mitigating controls across secured environments.

Responsibilities include researching threats, configuring secure systems, supporting Security Test and Evaluation, and coordinating with government agencies as needed.