Security Architect
Accenturefederalservices · Washington, DC
About this role
**Security Architect** **About Accenture Federal Services** At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer—and life better for people. Join a collaborative, caring community where you’re empowered to grow through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training, and more. --- ## The Work The **Senior Cybersecurity Architect** serves as a strategic and technical leader driving cybersecurity innovation, modernization, and operational excellence across a large federal enterprise. This role shapes cybersecurity strategy and oversees execution across **Security Operations, Engineering, Application Security, Vulnerability Management**, and emerging **AI-enabled capabilities**. --- ## Key Responsibilities - **Cybersecurity Strategy & Architecture:** Define and mature enterprise security architecture aligned with federal mandates, mission needs, and modernization priorities. Advise executives on threats, investments, cloud/hybrid security, AI governance, and technical standards. - **Security Operations Leadership:** Improve SOC functions including detection engineering, incident response, threat hunting, and cyber intelligence. Strengthen visibility, workflows, and automation. - **Security Engineering & Modernization:** Lead adoption and optimization of security platforms across identity, endpoint, network, cloud, and data. Champion **Zero Trust** and automation. - **Application Security & SDLC:** Build secure-by-design practices, integrate security into modern development pipelines, strengthen supply chain security, and drive scalable AppSec automation. - **Vulnerability Management:** Oversee enterprise vulnerability strategy with risk-based prioritization. Advance automation and AI-driven discovery, analysis, and remediation. - **AI Innovation & Cyber Transformation:** Assess and guide responsible use of AI/ML/agentic technologies to advance cyber defense and engineering productivity. - **Leadership & Workforce Development:** Mentor cyber talent and build high-performing teams; foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. --- ## Here’s What You Need - **12+ years** of progressive cybersecurity experience with leadership across multiple domains - Deep expertise in **SOC operations, incident response, detection, vulnerability management, engineering, and AppSec** - Experience implementing **enterprise-scale** security programs and platforms - Strong communication skills—able to translate executive priorities into action - Experience working in **federal or regulated** environments --- ## Nice to Have - Experience supporting **federal agencies** - Knowledge of **NIST** frameworks, **RMF**, **Zero Trust** architectures - Cloud security experience (**AWS, Azure, GCP**) - Experience with **AI-enabled security**, **SOAR**, automation, analytics - Relevant certifications such as **CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, SABSA, or TOGAF** --- ## Eligibility Requirements - **US Citizen** (no dual citizenship) - Must be eligible to obtain a **government security clearance** - Willingness to travel up to **25%** --- ## Compensation (Pay Range) **$135,200 — $278,500 USD** (for the listed locations/states)
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