Senior ISSO: Federal Security & Cloud Risk Lead

Accenture Federal Services

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 203,000

Full time

2 days ago

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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.