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Accenture Federal Services · 15 hours ago

Cyber Practice Technical Director

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$186K/yr - $361K/yr

15+ years exp

Accenture Federal Services is dedicated to helping the US federal government enhance national security and improve citizens' lives. They are seeking an experienced Cyber Practice Technical Director to lead network security architecture and ensure compliance with federal security requirements while mentoring junior team members.

ConsultingFinanceInformation TechnologyManagement ConsultingOnline PortalsProfessional Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain secure network and cyber architectures for federal government clients

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security requirements are met

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members

Stay current with emerging threats and security technologies

Present security solutions and recommendations to client stakeholders

Own the cyber innovation and emerging technology strategy

Create thought leadership collateral aligned to the AFS Cyber vision and strategy

Qualification

Network security architectureSecure cloud infrastructureCybersecurity engineeringSecurity frameworks NISTSecurity frameworks FISMASecurity frameworks FedRAMPEmerging cyber threat intelligenceAnomaly detectionZero Trust security principlesCloud security architecture AWSCloud security architecture AzureCloud security architecture GCPEnterprise network security designCISSP certificationSSCP certificationCCNP certificationCommunication skills

Required

Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance

DC Metro (Will require hybrid on-site support in Arlington, VA)

Minimum 15+ years of experience focused on cybersecurity engineering and providing Federal clients innovative technical solutions

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field

Extensive hands-on technical expertise in network security architecture and implementation of secure cloud (and hybrid) infrastructures

Extensive experience with anomaly detection and analysis of emerging cyber threats/vulnerabilities across various technical stacks, to include: networks, Operating Systems, mobile devices, and Critical Infrastructure Systems

Ability to evaluate commercial cyber products and make recommendations

Working knowledge of Federal Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Release to Manufacturing (RTM) & channel programs (Distribution, Value Added Reseller (VARs), Cloud Service Providers, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), etc.)

Proven track record of developing and implementing security solutions for complex environments

Experience with security frameworks including NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP

Demonstrated cyber leadership capabilities to accelerate growth across the federal government

Proven results of expanding cyber leadership capabilities that have accelerated growth

Broad personal network and relationships across the Federal ecosystem

Familiarity with building Managed Security Services Strategy and Go to Market

Demonstrated support to Federal programs like TIC 3.0, CDM, PDNS, SCCA, CNAP

Enterprise network security architecture and design

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platforms

Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAAP) platforms

Extended Detection Response (XDR/EDR) platforms

Operational Technology/Critical infrastructure security