Cyber Operations Lead

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

12h

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our mission is to help the US federal government become stronger and safer, and to improve the lives of its citizens. We are a technology company within the global Accenture network, comprising over 13,000 individuals dedicated to leveraging technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Accenture Federal Services is recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, offering a supportive community that fosters growth, learning, and development through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive meaningful, lasting change that advances missions and propels the government forward.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or additional 4 years of equivalent experience) in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related.
10 years experience with cybersecurity.
Expert knowledge in DoD-compliant cybersecurity engineering.
Proficient with security controls, assessments, and security incident response.
Must meet DoD 8140 requirements.
Active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage cybersecurity solutions to ensure compliance with DoD requirements.
Integrate security into the DevSecOps lifecycle.
Develop secure architectures.
Implement NIST and DoD security controls.
Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments.
Manage security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM solutions.
Embed secure coding practices.
Conduct security testing, including static/dynamic analysis, code reviews, and penetration testing.
Integrate automated scans into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Implement authentication, authorization, and data protection measures.
Lead threat modeling.
Monitor and analyze security events.
Execute incident response procedures.
Design Zero Trust architectures.
Develop security policies.
Perform audits.
Maintain compliance documentation.
Collaborate with teams to integrate security best practices.
Stay current with emerging threats and technologies.
Enhance the organization's security posture.
Contribute to governance and threat intelligence efforts.