1+ months

Federal - Security Controls Assessor

Arlington, VA 22202


We are:


Accenture Federal Services, implementing the latest security frameworks tailored to our federal clients. Cybersecurity challenges are different for every business in every industry. With customized plans, we prepare, protect, detect, respond, and recover along all points of the security lifecycle. Whether were defending against known cyberattacks, detecting and responding to the unknown, or running an entire security operations center, we help build cyber resilience so our clients can grow with confidence in security.




You are:


A risk-savvy and compliance-smart expert in the industry. You stay current with the latest cyber threats and help clients spot them before they happen. You work well across technology teams to implement the latest security frameworks and put security systems and processes in place. And, when it comes to creating IT risk assessments, you tackle the design and launch with ease.




The Work:



+ Create and own Security Artifacts such as System Security Plans and Security Assessment Reports


+ Provide guidance and support to development of Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M)


+ Create and develop ATO Packages for technology offerings


+ Propose and ensure systems are complaint within the proper Security policies (NIST 800, FedRAMP, FISMA, RMF etc.)


+ Review and Interpret Network and Application Vulnerability and compliance scans


+ Lead ongoing quality control analysis to Network and Application Vulnerability processes


+ Lead Network and Application Vulnerability review meetings with senior leadership







Here is what you need:



+ 3+ years experience Cybersecurity Assessment and Security Risk Assessment


+ Comprehensive understanding of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53/53A, etc. and serve as a SME.


+ Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Federal Cyber Policy and Process


+ Thoroughly evaluate GSS, NSS, and ICS Boundaries for compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF), Cyber Security Framework (CSF) and NIST SP 800-53/A Rev. 5 security controls through stakeholder interviews, security artifact review, technical review, etc.


+ Effective written and verbal communication.





Bonus Points if you have:



+ Hands on technical experience implementing patch management, configuring security tools, OS, software implementation etc.


+ Familiarity with public cloud platforms (preferably AWS and Azure).





Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience.As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits)







Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role


California: $105,200- $168,400


Colorado: $105,200- $145,500


New York City: $121,700- $168,400


Washington: $112,100- $154,900







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