Senior Cyber Technology/Security Architect Associate Director

Accenture Federal Services • Washington, DC

22d • Hybrid

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 and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in 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! Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Engineer/Security Architect to join our mission-focused team supporting federal government clients. The ideal candidate will provide expert-level network 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 DevSecOps environments.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance
• DC Metro (Will require hybrid on-site support in Arlington, VA)
• Minimum 15+ years of experience focused on cybersecurity engineering and providing Federal clients innovative technical solutions
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
• Extensive hands-on technical expertise in network security architecture and implementation of secure cloud (and hybrid) infrastructures
• Extensive experience with anomaly detection and analysis of emerging cyber threats/vulnerabilities across various technical stacks, to include: networks, Operating Systems, mobile devices, and Critical Infrastructure Systems
• 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.)
• Proven track record of developing and implementing security solutions for complex environments
• Experience with security frameworks including NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP
• 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
• Familiarity with building Managed Security Services Strategy and Go to Market
• Demonstrated support to Federal programs like TIC 3.0, CDM, PDNS, SCCA, CNAP
• Enterprise network security architecture and design
• Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platforms
• Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAAP) platforms
• Extended Detection Response (XDR/EDR) platforms
• Operational Technology/Critical infrastructure security
• Network access control; Protective DNS
• Security information and event management (SIEM)
• Cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Zero Trust security principles
• Network segmentation and micro-segmentation
• US Citizenship

Nice To Haves

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Strong communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• 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 innovation and emerging technology strategy
• Create thought leadership collateral aligned to the AFS Cyber vision and strategy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level