Cyber Technical Director

Accenture Federal Services • Washington, DC

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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.
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Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
AFS is seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Engineer/Security Architect to join a mission‑focused team supporting federal government clients across the Public Sector Portfolio. This role provides expert‑level network security architecture, design, and implementation services while ensuring compliance with federal security requirements. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of emerging cyber threat intelligence, secure cloud infrastructure, secure AI integration, and leadership of high‑performing teams in DevSecOps environments.

Requirements

• Minimum 15+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience delivering innovative technical solutions to federal clients.
• Experience with the Federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Extensive hands‑on expertise in network security architecture and secure cloud/hybrid infrastructure implementation.
• Strong experience in anomaly detection and analysis of emerging threats across networks, operating systems, mobile devices, and critical infrastructure systems
• Ability to evaluate commercial cyber products and provide recommendations.
• Working knowledge of Federal OEMs, routes to market, and channel programs (Distribution, VARs, Cloud Service Providers, MSPs, etc.).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proven track record designing and implementing security solutions for complex environments.
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP.
• Experience creating cyber go‑to‑market strategies to accelerate federal growth.
• Broad network and relationships across the federal ecosystem.
• Experience with key strategic federal programs (TIC 2.2/3.0, CDM, JCDC, PDNS, HIRT).
• Experience with federal guidance including M‑21‑23, M‑21‑07, and M‑22‑09.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Degree
• Motivated and proactive, with a desire to understand and address complex areas
• Curiosity for learning about new technology, industry best practices, and areas of risk, analyzing and turning new insights into concrete action
• Commitment to delivering tangible outcomes for customers and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent people management and relationship development skills
• In-depth knowledge of Accenture delivery methodologies and practices

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure network and cybersecurity architectures for federal government clients.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure all security requirements are fully addressed.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.
• Stay current on emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.
• Present security solutions, assessments, and recommendations to client stakeholders.
• Partner with strategic OEMs to deliver tailored solutions for Public Safety clients.
• Develop and deliver Assessments of Alternatives (AoAs) with vendor‑specific data to support client product selection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees