Cyber Strategy Risk and Architecture Domain Lead

Accenture Federal ServicesArlington, VA
Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber and Risk Management Executive to join our mission-focused team supporting federal government clients. The ideal candidate will provide expert-level cyber risk management and security architecture, design, and implementation services while ensuring compliance with federal security requirements. The candidate must be well-versed in emerging cyber threat intelligence and emerging technical stacks, to include secure cloud infrastructure, secure AI integration, and leading high performing teams across the Federal Government landscape. As the Cyber Strategy, Risk, and Architecture Domain Lead, you will be responsible for shaping, building and maintaining a billion dollar + strategic growth pipeline across the Federal Government. This position drives market expansion, growth strategies, and provides resourcing and subject matter expertise to large-scale program delivery. Success in this position requires the ability to build and maintain strong relationships across both internal AFS client account leads and ability to build trust across client stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance
  • Minimum 15+ years of experience focused on cyber strategy, risk, and cybersecurity engineering and with providing Federal clients innovative technical solutions
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
  • Extensive experience developing and implementing cyber policy and developing enterprise security programs
  • Extensive experience with vulnerability analysis and vulnerability management programs
  • Extensive RMF lifecycle experience and integration with GRC systems; hands-on Security control assessment and PO&AM management and remediation experience
  • Ability to evaluate commercial cyber products and make recommendations
  • Working knowledge of Federal Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Release to Manufacturing (RTM) & channel programs (Distribution, Value Added Reseller (VARs), Cloud Service Providers, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), etc.)
  • Strong communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing security solutions for complex environments
  • Experience with security frameworks including FEDRAMP, NIST, FISMA, CMMC, and FedRAMP, MITRE ATT&CK, ATLAS
  • Demonstrated cyber leadership capabilities to accelerate growth across the federal government
  • Proven results of expanding cyber leadership capabilities that have accelerated growth.
  • Broad personal network and relationships across the Federal ecosystem
  • Strong Go to Market, Capture, and Proposal support experience
  • Demonstrated support to Federal programs like TIC 3.0, CDM, PDNS, SCCA, CNAP
  • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
  • PMP

Responsibilities

  • Research latest technology and develop security point of view/best practices to be shared with Federal Clients
  • Design, implement, and maintain secure network and cyber architectures for federal government clients
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are met
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members
  • Stay current with emerging threats and security technologies
  • Present security solutions and recommendations to client stakeholders
  • Own the Cyber Risk, Strategy, and Architecture capability and talent strategy
  • Create thought leadership collateral aligned to the AFS Cyber vision and strategy

Benefits

  • hands-on experience
  • certifications
  • industry training
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