Audit & Cybersecurity Manager

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

About The Position

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 Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! The work The Audit & Cybersecurity Manager is responsible for leading complex risk assessments, security governance, and compliance monitoring

Requirements

Extensive experience in SAP Security and Audit, demonstrating a deep understanding of S/4HANA Security, SAP GRC, and Fiori Tile-based security
Proven leadership skills at a Manager level, with a track record of successfully navigating complex federal audits or large-scale cybersecurity transformations
In-depth knowledge of Cybersecurity Frameworks, including experience with NIST, FISMA, or SOC 1/SOC 2 compliance within an ERP environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), Internal Auditors, and technical architects
Proficiency in risk management and mitigation, specifically the ability to translate technical vulnerabilities into business-risk impact statements for leadership
Experience in mentoring and developing security analysts to enhance their knowledge of S/4HANA-specific security challenges and GRC automation
US Citizen (no dual citizenship)
Must be eligible to obtain a government Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Lead efforts to enable security-compliant S/4HANA solutions, ensuring that functional and technical designs incorporate "Security by Design" and "Least Privilege" principles
Oversee the development of SAP Security Roles, ensuring Segregation of Duties (SoD) is maintained and that sensitive federal data is protected via robust authorization concepts
Assess and manage risk-reducing behaviors and processes, implementing continuous monitoring frameworks to detect and mitigate insider threats and external vulnerabilities
Drive the implementation of SAP GRC (Access Control / Process Control) or similar tools to automate audit logging and compliance reporting
Review and integrate security requirements across the Universal Journal, PII-heavy modules (H2R), and high-value financial workstreams (B2R/P2R)
Provide input into final decisions regarding cybersecurity tools, identity and access management (IAM), encryption standards, and secure integration with external interfaces
Manage and ensure compliance with federal mandates, such as NIST 800-53, FISMA, and the DATA Act, while preparing the organization for unmodified audit opinions
Facilitate the audit lifecycle, serving as the central point of contact for audit inquiries, managing the collection of evidence, and driving the remediation of any identified findings
Execute program management support functions for the security workstream, including staffing specialized cyber resources, budgeting for security software, and forecasting compliance needs
Monitor and report on security posture, providing executive-level dashboards on risk exposure, SoD violations, and the status of audit-readiness activities
Mentor and train junior team members, fostering a culture of risk awareness and technical excellence in SAP security configuration and audit techniques