Senior Security Architect: RMF, DevSecOps & Zero Trust

Accenture Federal Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 129,600 - 180,100; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Sr. Security Architect & Engineer to lead security architecture and hands-on engineering in Virginia, MN. The mission involves sustaining legacy systems while designing the next-generation replacements.

The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of experience in security engineering and architecture, along with a proven ability to execute the RMF lifecycle. An active TS/SCI clearance is required. This role focuses on integrating security within CI/CD pipelines and ensuring strong documentation and compliance.

Qualifications

• 8 years in security engineering, security architecture, or cybersecurity roles.
• Proven ability to execute the full RMF lifecycle in complex environments.
• Hands-on engineering experience in infrastructure hardening and application security.
• Strong background integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture and hands-on engineering efforts.
• Integrate AI-supported components within broader security engineering duties.
• Guide engineers in compliance workflows.
• Ensure strong artifacts and repeatable processes.

Skills

Security Engineering

Security Architecture

RMF Lifecycle Execution

CI/CD Pipeline Integration

Identity Architecture

Excellent Communication

Job description

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Sr. Security Architect & Engineer to lead security architecture and hands-on engineering in Virginia, MN. The mission involves sustaining legacy systems while designing the next-generation replacements.

The ideal candidate will possess over 8 years of experience in security engineering and architecture, along with a proven ability to execute the RMF lifecycle. An active TS/SCI clearance is required. This role focuses on integrating security within CI/CD pipelines and ensuring strong documentation and compliance.