Technical Cyber Lead Senior Manager

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

13d•$172,400 - $360,800

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Technical Cyber Lead Senior Manager to lead operational cybersecurity initiatives supporting the Department of War, particularly Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) Analysis capabilities for maritime forces afloat and ashore. The role leads technology insertion to enable attack sensing and warning and detection-in-depth across operational networks. It oversees end-to-end procurement, integration, testing, and deployment of commercial off-the-shelf sensors and supporting systems, including in contested, disconnected, and austere environments. The position combines strategic leadership with technical oversight of cybersecurity architecture, complex cyber command-and-control systems, deployed hardware, system integration, and testing. The leader works with government clients, senior stakeholders, engineering teams, OEMs, value-added resellers, and ecosystem partners to deliver mission-critical capabilities. The role also leads and mentors cybersecurity professionals, coordinates cross-functional teams and subcontractors, and ensures adherence to DoD security policies and applicable federal and industry standards. The role requires United States citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. A bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field is required; an advanced degree is preferred. CISSP is required. The stated base pay range for specified locations is $172,400–$360,800 USD.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 10–15 years of cybersecurity experience, including leadership roles leading Defensive Cyber Operations for DoW or similar missions.
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale DoW acquisition projects, preferably in cybersecurity or network defense systems.
Expertise in system integration, testing, and compliance with DoW standards, including MIL-STD-31000B, DoDI 8510.01, and RMF frameworks such as NIST 800-53.
Proven ability to manage complex technical programs, procurement, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
Strong knowledge of supply chain risk management and configuration management practices.
Leadership experience directing cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and government stakeholders.
Familiarity with managing classified and CUI materials in accordance with DoD policies.
Proven experience with deployed hardware systems and network security, including implementation, maintenance, and security in operational environments.
Expertise in zero trust principles, cyber risk management, threat intelligence, and incident response.
Familiarity with federal and DoD cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and compliance standards, including NIST, CMMC, and RMF.
CISSP certification required.
United States citizenship and an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility required.
Strong leadership, decision-making, communication, interpersonal, strategic thinking, and project management capabilities.
Strong understanding of secure hardware deployment and maintenance in varied environments, including austere operational settings.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Prior DoW service preferred, with a deep understanding of cyber operations, technology, and processes.
CISM, CISA, OSCP, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an operational cybersecurity strategy aligned with organizational mission and business objectives.
Lead and mentor cybersecurity professionals delivering solutions, with a focus on defense and government clients.
Represent the organization in engagements with senior stakeholders, government agencies, and industry partners.
Oversee development and implementation of cybersecurity architectures and engineering of complex cyber command-and-control systems.
Ensure compliance with federal and industry cybersecurity regulations, standards, and best practices, including NIST and CMMC.
Lead threat assessments, vulnerability management, and mitigation efforts to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data.
Maintain adherence to classified information handling, OPSEC requirements, CUI guidelines, DoD policies, and other applicable security frameworks.
Drive integration of secure deployed hardware in challenging, contested, and disconnected environments, working with engineering teams on mission-critical hardware solutions.
Understand government clients' cybersecurity challenges and provide strategic guidance on cybersecurity trends, threats, and solutions.
Develop and maintain relationships with clients, partners, stakeholders, OEMs, and VARs; coordinate negotiations, integration, and long-term partnership support models.
Foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning; provide mentorship and professional development opportunities; and collaborate across organizational divisions.
Lead Technical Interchange Meetings, Critical Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and System Integration Testing.
Ensure physical and logical system integration across designated CONUS Naval Exchange Point locations and lab environments.
Direct development and execution of test plans and procedures, and analysis of test data to validate performance and address deficiencies.
Develop a System Design Document, Technical Data Package, and other engineering artifacts in compliance with MIL-STD and DoD standards.
Oversee design, procurement, and testing of COTS sensors and supporting components against performance specifications.
Manage cybersecurity standards and RMF compliance, including vulnerability assessments, security control testing, and adherence to DoD cybersecurity policies.
Manage complex technical programs, including procurement, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and coordination of cross-functional teams, subcontractors, and government stakeholders.