Security Lead

<div class="content-intro"><div> <div> </div> <div>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. </div> <div> </div> <div>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. </div> <div> </div> <div>Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!</div> <div> </div> </div></div><p><strong>Who you are:</strong><br>The Security Lead is responsible for overseeing complex risk assessments, security governance, and compliance monitoring. This role demands a deep understanding of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and Cyber Defense to ensure the protection of organizational assets and data integrity.</p> <p><strong>What you do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead program management support functions for the security workstream, including staffing specialized cyber resources and budgeting for security software.</li> <li>Execute cybersecurity frameworks, ensuring compliance with NIST, FISMA, or SOC 1/SOC 2 within an ERP environment.</li> <li>Oversee FedRAMP and ATO (Authority to Operate) processes.</li> <li>Facilitate the audit lifecycle by serving as the central point of contact for audit inquiries and managing evidence collection.</li> <li>Monitor and report on security posture through executive-level dashboards on risk exposure and audit-readiness activities.</li> <li>Provide strategic input on cybersecurity tools, IAM, encryption standards, and secure integration with external interfaces.</li> <li>Translate technical vulnerabilities into business-risk impact statements for leadership.</li> <li>Align cybersecurity goals with business objectives to support user productivity and system performance.</li> <li>Mentor and develop security analysts to enhance their understanding of cybersecurity challenges and GRC automation.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Compliance Risk Management</li> <li>Cybersecurity</li> <li>Cybersecurity Risk Management</li> <li>Strong Communication Skills</li> <li>Extensive experience in Cybersecurity and Audit</li> <li>In-depth knowledge of Cybersecurity Frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, or SOC 1/SOC 2</li> <li>Familiarity with FedRAMP and ATO processes</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with CISOs, Internal Auditors, and technical architects</li> <li>Proficiency in risk management and mitigation</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>US Citizen</li> <li>Active Secret security clearance</li> <li>Must be local to Washington, D.C.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p> </p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW225111203 BCX8">As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for