Information Systems Security Officer - Senior (EDSU)

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! The work The Senior ISSO will provide security governance and compliance oversight for critical systems, ensuring adherence to federal security requirements and maintaining continuous authorization. This role leads the development, review, and maintenance of key security artifacts including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and POAMs. The ISSO navigates frameworks such as NIST 800-series, FedRAMP, FISMA, and RMF to guide system owners through security compliance activities and ATO preparation. Key responsibilities: • Create and maintain FISMA-required documentation, including SSPs and SARs • Develop and manage POAMs, providing guidance on mitigation strategies • Prepare and submit ATO packages in alignment with NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA, and RMF requirements • Conduct ongoing review and analysis of network and application vulnerability and compliance scans • Lead vulnerability review meetings and provide actionable insights to leadership • Ensure systems align with security policies and comply with federal standards • Collaborate with OCIO, system owners, and administrators to resolve findings and maintain security posture Here’s what you need: • Bachelor’s degree (required) • Minimum 8 years of cybersecurity or ISSO experience • Hands-on experience with a GRC tool (XACTA or JCAM preferred) • Proficiency with Splunk for monitoring and analysis • Experience with vulnerability management, log review, and security control assessment • Strong knowledge of RMF, FISMA compliance, and federal security documentation Nice to have: • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CAP • Experience with cloud environments (on-prem, AWS, Azure) • Experience supporting security audits in a federal agency environment • Familiarity with SIEM and EDR platforms • Experience developing and delivering security awareness training Eligibility requirements: US Citizen (no dual citizenship) Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI) Ability to work on-site as required 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: $100,200 $203,400 USD What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate a ... (truncated, view full listing at source)