Cybersecurity & Compliance Specialist

About this role

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.

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.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The Work Your primary focus will be to ensure the system’s security and compliance with departmental policies and government regulations by coordinating with multiple stakeholder offices and contract teams, both internal to the department and across the government. You will be expected to support data calls, audits, and taskers related to the system’s security posture, leveraging your expertise in MOUs, ISAs, NIST security controls, and the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process.

As a member of the system cybersecurity team, you will provide governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) support for a complex federal information system. You will regularly engage with and collaborate with clients, external teams, and vendors throughout the department to ensure the system remains compliant with all federal and agency requirements.

Key Responsibilities: • Coordinate cybersecurity compliance activities across internal offices and external government stakeholders • Support data calls, audits, reviews, and departmental taskers related to cybersecurity posture • Apply expertise in MOUs, ISAs, NIST security controls, and A&A documentation • Support system accreditation activities and maintain ATO status • Collaborate with clients, partners, and contract teams to manage risk and enforce compliance requirements • Provide continuous monitoring support and assist with security control assessments • Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality outputs • Develop clear, concise, and accurate security documentation

Here’s what you need: • 3+ years of experience with multiple phases of Information Assurance and cybersecurity accreditation processes • Experience securing IT systems and services using Government and industry IA standards, policies, guidelines, and best practices • Demonstrated success managing information security risks, including navigating the full A&A process • Direct experience supporting the steps required to achieve and maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO) for a complex system • In-depth knowledge of NIST SP 800‑53 (rev4 and 5) and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) • Experience working with security controls and implementing/validating them • Understanding of and experience with Continuous Monitoring requirements and processes • Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal supervision • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have: • CISSP, Security+, or comparable cybersecurity certifications • Experience with encryption devices and procedures, specifically those related to data‑at‑rest protections

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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . 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, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $78,600 — $160,200 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.

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