IT FIPS Compliance Lead

Accenture Federal Services • Arlington, VA

3d • $98,500 - $184,900

About The Position

The FIPS Compliance Lead ensures organizational security measures meet applicable FIPS requirements, including FIPS 140-2/140-3. The role applies expertise in application security, cryptography, and Transport Layer Security (TLS) to implement and maintain controls that protect sensitive data and support compliance. It also involves keeping current with security trends and technologies to improve the organization’s security posture.

The position works with application and infrastructure owners and other cross-functional stakeholders to address security concerns and vulnerabilities. Candidates should have experience implementing security controls in complex environments, understand risk management principles, and be able to interpret security requirements. The role calls for detail orientation, proactivity, strong communication, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with FIPS-approved algorithms (AES, SHA-3, RSA) and cryptographic key management (advanced).
• 3+ years of experience with cryptographic module requirements, security levels, and validation processes (CMVP) (advanced).
• 2+ years of experience in stakeholder management (intermediate).
• Proven track record implementing security controls in a complex environment.
• Understanding of risk management principles and ability to analyze and interpret security requirements.
• Strong communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work effectively under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• NIST 800-171 controls or NIST 800-53.
• CMMC assessment experience.
• Exposure to tools and processes related to FIPS compliance, including encryption algorithms, key management systems, and secure communication protocols.
• Experience conducting security assessments, developing security policies, and implementing security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to ensure FIPS compliance within the organization.
• Implement and maintain security measures to meet FIPS 140-2/140-3 standards.
• Conduct regular assessments of application security.
• Provide expertise in cryptography and TLS protocols.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure owners and cross-functional teams to address security concerns and vulnerabilities.
• Stay up to date on security trends and technologies to continuously improve the organization's security posture.

Benefits

• The company describes a collaborative and caring community and opportunities to grow and learn through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training.
• A wide variety of benefits is offered; specific benefits are not enumerated in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed