Accenture

A&A Specialist

Accenture$64K — $221K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in information security/assurance, especially Federal/DoD RMF A&A
  • Strong knowledge of RMF (NIST SP 800-37) and NIST SP 800-53 controls
  • Experience with vulnerability assessments and risk management documentation
  • Proficiency in implementing and assessing security controls

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full RMF lifecycle for assigned systems to ensure security compliance
  • Implement and assess NIST SP 800-53 security controls and perform vulnerability scans
  • Develop and maintain necessary security authorization documentation
  • Conduct continuous security monitoring and periodic reviews to sustain system security posture

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity for ongoing application submissions with no deadline
  • Exposure to specialized federal cybersecurity environments
  • Potential to work with advanced cybersecurity practices and tools
Full Job Description
The work:

Lead cybersecurity compliance for Federal/DoD systems as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) specialist; manage all phases of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the full RMF lifecycle (Categorize, Select, Implement, Assess, Authorize, Monitor) for assigned systems to ensure security compliance
  • Implement and assess NIST SP 800-53 security controls; perform regular vulnerability scans, security control assessments, and risk analysis
  • Develop and maintain required security authorization documentation (e.g., System Security Plans, POA&Ms) and track remediation of identified security findings
  • Conduct continuous security monitoring and periodic reviews to sustain the system's authorized security posture

Required Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of experience in information security/assurance (including Federal/DoD RMF A&A)
  • Strong knowledge of RMF (NIST SP 800-37), NIST SP 800-53 controls, and FISMA compliance
  • Proficient in implementing and assessing security controls, conducting vulnerability assessments and risk analysis, and managing security documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with cloud security (FedRAMP), high-impact or classified systems, and other specialized federal cybersecurity environments
  • Familiarity with security compliance tools and GRC platforms; experience with automating continuous monitoring
  • DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II/III baseline certification (e.g., Security+ or equivalent)
  • Advanced cybersecurity certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CAP, CISM)


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:

$64,000-$221,100 USD

About Accenture

Accenture plc is a multinational professional services company that provides services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. The company has more than 537,000 employees serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture operates across five business segments: Communications, Media & Technology; Financial Services; Health & Public Service; Products; and Resources. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has offices worldwide.
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Net Income
$5.2 billion
Founded
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