The work
The Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for overseeing and enhancing the security posture of enterprise information systems, ensuring strict compliance with federal regulations and organizational security policies. This role supports complex security programs and cloud‑hosted environments on AWS, requiring a seasoned professional with strong technical, analytical, and leadership capabilities.
With a minimum of 8 years of experience, the Senior ISSO leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages, conducts comprehensive risk assessments, manages vulnerability analyses, and coordinates incident response activities. The ISSO engages with internal and external stakeholders to maintain continuous compliance and fosters a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the organization.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain ATO packages by documenting security controls, conducting risk assessments, performing vulnerability analyses, and ensuring adherence to federal standards (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)
- Lead risk assessments and mitigation strategies for both on‑premises and AWS cloud environments
- Coordinate incident response, including analysis, reporting, remediation, and stakeholder communication
- Serve as liaison with internal stakeholders and external entities to ensure continuous compliance and audit readiness
- Oversee security awareness training initiatives to help cultivate a strong security culture
- Maintain detailed documentation for security controls, audits, system authorization artifacts, and remediation activities
Technical expertise:
- Advanced knowledge of federal information security frameworks (NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)
- Knowledge of AWS cloud services, including package management, IAM, encryption, configuration, and monitoring
- Proficiency with vulnerability management tools, SIEM platforms, and incident response technologies—Xacta preferred
- Strong understanding of network security concepts including firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, and endpoint protection
- Ability to analyze and interpret security logs, alerts, audit trails, and monitoring outputs
- Familiarity with secure software development practices and DevSecOps principles
Here’s what you need:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in information systems security, preferably in federal or defense environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
- Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills
- Professional certifications strongly preferred: CISSP, CISM, AWS Security Specialty
Eligibility requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Active Top Secret clearance required (or ability to obtain and maintain)
- Commitment to daily in‑office attendance in Washington, DC
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.
Skills Required
- Minimum 8 years of experience in information systems security, preferably in federal or defense environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
- Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills
- CISSP, CISM, or AWS Security Specialty certification
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Top Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one
- Daily in-office attendance in Washington, DC
- Work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship
What We Do
Accenture Federal Services is a leading US federal services company and subsidiary of Accenture LLP. It empowers US federal agencies to reinvent their operations and deliver missions faster using technology and AI. By leveraging mission expertise and commercial innovation, the company provides solutions in cloud, data, and cybersecurity to help the government make the nation stronger, safer, and more resilient.
