Federal - Technical Program Manager

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager with strong business analysis and customer engagement skills, and management and leadership acumen to review new and existing systems for technical compliance with IA directives and protection of data at all classification levels including SCI. Advise on in-depth security design review and threat/risk assessments. Provide inputs to technical artifacts, including Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTM), and Risk Assessment Reports (RARs). Conduct site visits and assessments to inspect IA plans and security control implementations and support Incident Response Team (IRT) activities. The Technical Program Manager will work as part of a team reviewing and assessing Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization body of evidence for classified information systems, to include: System Security Plan (SSP), Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Continuous Monitoring Plan, Incident Response Plan, Access Control Plan, Security Assessment Plan, etc. as well as be the technical expert for cyber security in the government program management office. 

Here's what you need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent).
• 5+ yrs experience with NIST 800-53.
• 5+ yrs experience with Windows and Linux environments.
• 5+ yrs experience with virtualization or cloud environments.
• Knowledge of information security and assurance practices and principles.

Bonus points if you have:

• Other Security related certification.
• Experience working in a DevSecOps project environment.
• Formerly or currently a system administrator, developer, or engineer.
• Experience with MS Active Directory, Splunk, ACAS/Nessus, McAfee, Windows, Linux, AWS Security, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to engage with users in a professional manner and present technical concepts plainly to semi-technical customers. Ability to interface with seasoned Government personnel.
• Ability to work in a matrixed team environment and support multiple different efforts as needed.
• Desire to learn new technologies and tools and willing to share your experience with the team.

Eligibility Requirements: 

·       US Citizenship required 

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here.     

Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role   

California: $122,600 - $198,800  

Colorado: $122,600 - $171,700  

New York City: $141,800 - $198,800 

Washington: $160,500 - $182,800 

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