What is the salary range for the ISSM role at Accenturefederalservices?

The salary range for the ISSM position at Accenturefederalservices is USD 117k+/yr.

Where is the ISSM role at Accenturefederalservices located?

The ISSM position at Accenturefederalservices is based in Hill AFB, UT; Hill AFB, Utah, United States. This is an on-site position.

What skills are required for the ISSM role at Accenturefederalservices?

Key skills for the ISSM position at Accenturefederalservices include: aws, azure, docker, kubernetes, aws ecs, aws eks, typescript.

ISSM — Accenturefederalservices

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.

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We are seeking an experienced Information System Security Manager (ISSM) leader to support secure cloud systems and programs. The ISSM will assume responsibility for ensuring compliance, monitoring cybersecurity posture, supporting and driving RMF accreditation, and guiding the Information System Security Officers (ISSO) in the protection of classified systems. This position requires hands-on technical expertise, thorough familiarity with risk management processes, leadership of ISSO peers, and the ability to collaborate across development, operations, and security teams. Additionally, position will also require heavy coordination with other ISSMs and government POCs.

Responsibilities:

Lead high-performing team (5 to 10 individuals) and drive complete accountability/ownership
Develop, sustain, and maintain Rev 5 RMF documentation packages (SSP, SAP, SAR, POA&M, ConMon, etc.)
Lead development and sustainment of Authorization to Operate (ATO), Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), Incident Response Plan (IRP), and Body of Evidence (BoE)
Maintain the operational security posture consistent with the security authorization package and ATO requirements
Collaborate with Security Engineers, DevOps, and IT operations teams during the system design, integration, and development phases to evaluate risk and ensure compliance, including Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) requirements
Implement cloud-native security solutions such as encryption, IAM, network segmentation
Develop and maintain network diagrams (PPSM, Dataflow, etc.) utilizing MBSE
Engage with Change Control Board (CCB)
Collaborate heavily with other ISSMs and AO/SCA teams
Lead and train the following ISSO workflows:
- Perform continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and risk analysis, validating remediation actions and documenting POA&M updates
- Verify user clearance, need-to-know, and security responsibilities prior to system access
- Ensure audit records are captured, reviewed regularly, and anomalies documented
- Conduct regular system security reviews to ensure compliance with security authorization and STIG/CIS benchmarks and baselines
- Coordinate hardware/software/firmware changes with ISSM and AO/DAO, notifying stakeholders of security-relevant changes
- Participate in incident handling, reporting security incidents to ISSMs and AO/DAO teams, and tracking recovery actions to ensure controls are restored correctly
- Ensure compliance with STIGs, utilizing SCAP Compliance Checker, Evaluate-STIG, and other DoD cyber assessment tools

What You’ll Need:

DoD 8140/8570 IAM Level III certification, such as CISSP or CISM
At least three (3) years of experience in an ISSM or other security role
Experience leading small to medium-sized teams and driving accountability/ownership
Experience performing risk analysis, vulnerability assessments, and/or security audits
Experience providing and maintaining cybersecurity educational training and/or tabletop exercises
Experience with security incident response teams (NOC/SOC)

Bonus Points if you have:

Prior cybersecurity experience
Technical writing skills (e.g.: security plans, reports, etc.)
Experience obtaining and maintaining Certificate to Field (CtF) packages
AWS or Azure technical certifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or related field
Experience with Microsoft Defender or similar XDR/EDR tools
Familiarity with container security (Docker/Kubernetes/ECS/EKS/AKS)

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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. 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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$116,900—$243,100 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 and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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