Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

The role

You will oversee the security posture of cloud and network infrastructures. You will lead RMF activities, conduct ATO assessments, and implement security controls to mitigate risks.

What you will do

• Lead RMF activities across the system lifecycle and maintain required security documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable security frameworks and support all ATO processes.
• Conduct security impact analysis for system, infrastructure, and application changes.
• Manage RMF packages in enterprise GRC platforms and drive timely POA&M closure.
• Track and report on security control performance.
• Coordinate remediation with technical teams.
• Support audits through clear cybersecurity metrics.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (8+ years), or advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Strong understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and security governance principles.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems and their administrative concepts.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Ability to interpret and apply DISA STIG requirements across traditional, cloud, and containerized environments.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or automation language (e.g., Bash, Python, Go, Rust).
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAM/IAT Level III compliant certification(s).
• Active TS/SCI

Nice to have

• Background in DevSecOps, security automation, or secure CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Experience with cloud security across platforms such as AWS, Azure Government, or GovCloud.
• Advanced Kubernetes security experience beyond basic administration.
• Experience developing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automating deployments.
• Experience with DevOps tools and workflows (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Terraform).
• AWS DevOps Professional
• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
• GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
• Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)
• Broader programming or automation experience beyond core scripting languages

Benefits

• Hands-on experience
• 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.

About the company

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