Senior Information Systems Security

Accenture Federal Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to oversee and enhance the security posture of enterprise information systems. The role emphasizes compliance with federal regulations, leading ATO packages, risk assessments, and incident response across on‑prem and AWS environments in a Washington, DC area setting.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience, a relevant Bachelor’s degree, and strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of information systems security experience, federal or defense preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Information Security, or related field.
• Professional certifications strongly preferred: CISSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain ATO packages documenting security controls and risk assessments.
• Lead risk assessments and mitigation for on‑prem and AWS environments.
• Coordinate incident response activities, including analysis, remediation and stakeholder communication.
• Serve as liaison with internal and external stakeholders to ensure continuous compliance and audit readiness.
• Oversee security awareness training to cultivate a strong security culture.
• Maintain detailed documentation for security controls, audits, and remediation activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Xacta

SIEM

AWS

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people.Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The work

The Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the security posture of enterprise information systems, ensuring strict compliance with federal regulations and organizational security policies. This role supports complex security programs and cloud‑hosted environments on AWS, requiring a seasoned professional with strong technical, analytical, and leadership capabilities. With a minimum of 8 years of experience, the Senior ISSO leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages, conducts comprehensive risk assessments, manages vulnerability analyses, and coordinates incident response activities. The ISSO engages with internal and external stakeholders to maintain continuous compliance and fosters a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain ATO packages by documenting security controls, conducting risk assessments, performing vulnerability analyses, and ensuring adherence to federal standards (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)
• Lead risk assessments and mitigation strategies for both on‑premises and AWS cloud environments
• Coordinate incident response, including analysis, reporting, remediation, and stakeholder communication
• Serve as liaison with internal stakeholders and external entities to ensure continuous compliance and audit readiness
• Oversee security awareness training initiatives to help cultivate a strong security culture
• Maintain detailed documentation for security controls, audits, system authorization artifacts, and remediation activities

Technical expertise

• Advanced knowledge of federal information security frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)
• Knowledge of AWS cloud services, including package management, IAM, encryption, configuration, and monitoring
• Proficiency with vulnerability management tools, SIEM platforms, and incident response technologies—Xacta preferred
• Strong understanding of network security concepts including firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, and endpoint protection
• Ability to analyze and interpret security logs, alerts, audit trails, and monitoring outputs
• Familiarity with secure software development practices and DevSecOps principles

Here’s what you need

• Minimum 8 years of experience in information systems security, preferably in federal or defense environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills
• Professional certifications strongly preferred: CISSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty

Eligibility requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active Top Secret clearance required (or ability to obtain and maintain)
• Commitment to daily in‑office attendance in Washington, DC

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$100,200—$203,400 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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