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Accenture Federal Services · 13 hours ago

Cyber Operations Lead

positionArlington, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$126K/yr - $243K/yr
date8+ years exp

Accenture Federal Services is dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of the US federal government. As a Cyber Operations Lead, you will oversee the patch management process, ensuring systems are updated and compliant, while collaborating with various teams to mitigate vulnerabilities.

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Responsibilities

Overseeing and managing the patch management process within the program
Ensuring desktops, laptops, and remote desktops are up to date with patches to mitigate vulnerabilities
Ensure compliance with policies against comply-to-connect
Work closely with end users, IT, and security teams to provide advanced support
Coordinate patch deployment
Maintain consistency
Develop documentation
Maintain a patch management schedule and ensure timely deployment

Qualification

Patch managementMicrosoft WSUSSCCMPatch automationData security best practicesCertifications CEHCertifications Security+Analytical skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) in IT, Computer Science, or technical field
8 years of experience in patch management or related IT role
Experience with patch automation e.g. AWS, Ansible, Tanium etc
Experience in assessments, audits, and implementing automated patch management solutions
Understanding of patch management principles and experience with related tools (e.g., Microsoft WSUS, SCCM)
Experience leading multiple teams
Any of the following certifications: CEH(P), GMON, GRID, Cloud+, FITSP-O, GCED, GDSA, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+
An active Secret clearance is required

Preferred

One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CPMP, CySA+, GICSP

Company

Accenture Federal Services

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Accenture Federal Services is a leading US federal services company and subsidiary of Accenture.
dateFounded in 1989
location
Arlington, Virginia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.afs.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Ron Ash
Chief Executive Officer
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