Audit & Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Washington, DC
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The work
The Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) ensures the security, compliance, and continuous monitoring of enterprise information systems. This role supports federal security frameworks, risk management activities, and audit readiness efforts while safeguarding sensitive organizational data. The ISSO will collaborate with technical teams, leadership, and auditors to assess vulnerabilities, maintain authorization documentation, and strengthen governance and compliance processes across the environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Support risk management and continuous monitoring activities to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities
- Administer and maintain GRC tools to support audit logging, compliance reporting, and security control monitoring
- Prepare documentation and evidence to support federal audits (NIST 800‑53, FISMA, SOC 1/SOC 2, DATA Act, etc.)
- Maintain and update Security Authorization Package artifacts such as SSPs, Risk Assessments, and Security Control Assessments
- Support remediation activities and track audit inquiries and corrective actions
- Assist with project management functions including milestone tracking, compliance forecasting, and deliverable oversight
- Produce regular security posture reports and executive‑level dashboards
- Ensure enforcement of security policies, procedures, and RMF requirements
- Work cross‑functionally with administrators, developers, and stakeholders to integrate security best practices
- Translate complex technical vulnerabilities into clear, actionable insights for leadership and auditors
Here’s what you need:
- 7–9 years of experience in cybersecurity, compliance, or audit
- Strong knowledge of GRC, RMF, NIST 800‑53, FISMA, SOC 1/SOC 2, and federal cybersecurity guidelines
- Experience supporting security compliance within enterprise or ERP environments
- Proficiency with GRC tools and audit logging platforms
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to assess root causes and recommend mitigations
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced, audit‑driven environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for non‑technical audiences
- Demonstrated collaboration skills across functional and technical teams
Nice to have:
- CISSP, CISM, CAP, Security+, or similar certifications
- Experience supporting federal agency audits
- Familiarity with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk) or endpoint detection and response tools
- Experience developing and delivering security awareness training
Eligibility requirements:
- Must hold an active TS clearance
- US Citizen (no dual citizenship)
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, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, 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, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$86,400 - $176,200 USD
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