Accenture Federal Services
federal government
Sr.SecurityArchitect&Engineer
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“Sr. Security Architect & Engineer at Accenture Federal Services. Skills: security architecture, security engineering, RMF modernization, DevSecOps integration, identity enforcement, AI integration. lead security architecture. hands-on security engineering”
What You'll Achieve.
make the nation stronger and safer; life better for people; drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward; make both tracks succeed (legacy system sustaining and next generation replacement design/delivery)
Industry & Context.
convert ambiguity into plans
An active TS/SCI with polygraph is required, Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8 years in security engineering, security architecture, or mission-aligned cybersecurity roles, Proven ability to execute the full RMF lifecycle in complex and high-risk environments, Hands-on engineering experience in areas including infrastructure hardening, application security, automation, scripting, secure configuration, and continuous monitoring, background integrating security into CI/CD pipelines, Deep experience with identity architecture, access enforcement, privileged access, and zero-trust-aligned patterns, Ability to lead without formal authority and create clarity in ambiguous environments, Excellent communication and documentation skills, including diagrams, runbooks, and engineering-ready guidance, Familiarity with security considerations for AI-supported features, including secure integration, monitoring, and documentation under responsible AI policy
Nice to Have
Experience navigating programs with political tension, shifting leadership, or multi-contractor environments, Familiarity with vulnerability management operations, SOC processes, and incident response workflows, Experience working in high-security or mission-critical environments with strict accreditation timelines, Experience guiding teams with uneven or developing security skill levels
What You'll Do.
lead security architecture
hands-on security engineering
sustaining a legacy system
designing and delivering a next generation replacement
independently convert ambiguity into plans
stabilize compliance workflows
integrate AI-supported components
ensure AI elements follow established access patterns
monitoring expectations
and compliance requirements
and steady cross-team alignment
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
steady cross-team alignment
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Full Job Description
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! As a Sr. Security Architect & Engineer, you will lead security architecture and hands-on security engineering in a fast-moving environment where the mission requires immediate execution, not policy theater. The program operates on two tracks: sustaining a legacy system while simultaneously designing and delivering a next generation replacement. This role provides the clarity, structure, and technical horsepower needed to make both tracks succeed. The position demands someone who can independently convert ambiguity into plans, stabilize compliance workflows, and guide engineers who may have inconsistent security experience. The role blends RMF modernization, DevSecOps integration, identity enforcement, and practical architecture leadership. Responsible integration of AI-supported components is included within broader security engineering duties, ensuring these elements follow established access patterns, monitoring expectations, and compliance requirements without shifting the role into data science. The focus remains on strong artifacts, repeatable processes, and steady cross-team alignment. Required Qualifications 8 years in security engineering, security architecture, or mission-aligned cy
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