Information System Security Manager (ISSM)
Accenture Federal ServicesFort Meade, MDPosted 21 March 2026
Job Description
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!
Accenture Federal Services is seeking an Information System Security Manger (ISSM) to serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for the management and technical administration of secure cloud environments. The ISSM will oversee day-to-day information system security operations, resolve complex problems, and develop innovative solutions to meet unique security requirements.
Responsibilities:
Manage implementation of information assurance, cyber, and program protection requirements IAW DoD cybersecurity standards/policies and address cyber vulnerabilities
Plan, design, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security measures for the protection of the customer's data, system, and networks
Apply security skills to design, build and protect enterprise systems, applications, data, assets, and people
Provide services to safeguard information, infrastructures, applications, and business processes against cyber threats
Here's what you need:
BA/BS or equivalent work experience on DoD projects
3 years' experience supporting the accreditation of cloud-based systems (AWS)
Meet DoD 8570/8140 Certification Requirements for IAM Level II
Understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST, ICD, DoD and/or CNSS standards
Bonus Points if you have:
Familiarity with network technologies (LAN WAN) and best practices within a classified environment to include crypto and key management
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems (workstation server), Linux, and system virtualization (multiple hypervisors) in a secure network environment
Good writing and verbal presentation skills. Customer focused, excellent communicator
Experience maintaining the system eMASS records
Security Clearance:
Must have an active TS/SCI level clearance
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of
California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland,
Massachusetts,
Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland
. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits.
You can find more information on benefits here.
We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$116,900
$243,100 USD
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