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 within global Accenture.

Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer 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! As an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), you’ll be responsible for guiding government clients through the intricate process of obtaining and maintaining ATO certifications for their information systems.

Responsibilities

include: You will leverage your expertise in government cybersecurity standards and regulations to monitor, analyze, and respond to potential security incidents and threats.

Requirements

necessary for ATO compliance while aligning with government-specific cybersecurity guidelines.

, and objectives for achieving and maintaining ATO status within the context of government regulations. Conduct exhaustive security assessments and risk analyses that cater to government system compliance, identifying vulnerabilities and potential threats specific to government systems. Monitor security systems, logs, and network traffic with a keen focus on government cybersecurity guidelines, identifying any suspicious activity, intrusions, or unauthorized access attempts.

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain government-aligned security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, data encryption, and access controls. Investigate and analyze security incidents to determine their cause, impact, and appropriate response. Develop and implement incident response plans, including containment, eradication, and recovery strategies.

Here is what you need: 7 years of experience as a cybersecurity analyst with a specialization in Government System ATO support, demonstrating deep knowledge of government ATO principles, methodologies, and tools.

, NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP). Demonstrated and repeat experience achieving and maintaining ATO for cloud services and solutions from IL5 to IL6+ on NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS. Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.

Strong proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques. Expertise with government specific ATO assessment tools, vulnerability scanning tools, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

Preferred to have: Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What You’Ll Do

: Collaborate with government clients to thoroughly understand their system architectures, security

Compensation

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