Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

The role

This person will lead security oversight for secure cloud platform implementations. They will ensure continuous compliance with federal security standards for government customers.

What you will do

• Serve as primary security authority for secure cloud platform implementations
• Develop and maintain Information System Security Plans (ISSP) for government systems
• Lead security control assessments and continuous monitoring programs
• Coordinate with government security officers, SCAs, ISSMs, and AOs for system authorization
• Implement and maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes
• Conduct security control assessments using NIST 800-53 and DoD requirements
• Manage Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) and security remediation efforts
• Ensure continuous compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, and DoD security standards
• Design security controls for multi-cloud and hybrid government environments
• Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code

Required qualifications

• 5 years cybersecurity experience with government systems and cloud environments
• 3 years direct ISSO experience supporting federal programs or systems
• 3 years experience with risk management frameworks (RMF) and security control implementation
• 6 months eMASS experience
• Experience with FedRAMP, FISMA, and/or DoD security compliance requirements
• Active Secret level clearance

Nice to have

• CISSP, CISM, or GIAC certification
• CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
• AWS certification - Solutions Architect – Associate
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
• Willing to work a hybrid schedule in Evandale, OH
• TS/SCI

Benefits

• certifications
• industry training

Before you apply

• Applicants 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 currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration
• CompTIA Security+ (current) or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required within 6 months of onboarding

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that helps the US federal government. Their 13,000+ people pursue technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.