Information Assurance (IA) Policy and Compliance Certified Professional Senior

The role

The Information Assurance (IA) Policy and Compliance Certified Professional Senior will lead the Cyber Operations Team. This role involves safeguarding information systems against cyber threats in DOD, DOE, or Law Enforcement environments.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the Cyber Operations Team.
• Oversee security operations including incident analysis, incident handling, and vulnerability management.
• Administer and manage security devices such as Cisco ASA and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Perform log analysis, intrusion detection, and system patching.
• Develop and implement information security policies and procedures.
• Train and mentor team members.
• Communicate with technical and non-technical personnel.

Required qualifications

• 4 years of experience in Cyber Security Operations (Tier-2 or higher) in a secure environment.
• 3 years of relevant information security experience (Tier-1 or Tier-2).
• MA/MS with at least 10 years of experience in information security and Cyber Security operations, or BA/BS with at least 12 years of experience.
• Proficiency in TCP/IP, networking, and security product experience.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.

Nice to have

• Relevant certifications such as GIAC, GSNA, or GCIA, or the ability to obtain them within 6 months of the contract award.

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.