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Job description
Accenture Federal Services is hiring a Insider Threat Monitoring — a full-time, based in Ashburn, VA role ($94k–$188k). Apply directly on Accenture Federal Services's careers page below.
Insider Threat Monitoring Mid
Location: Ashburn, VA
Department: 60024449 - AFS Cyber Resilience and Defense
Who you'll be:
As the Insider Threat Monitoring Lead, you will be pivotal in establishing, operating, and refining a comprehensive insider threat program. Your expertise will focus on developing and implementing strategies for deterrence, detection, and mitigation to safeguard sensitive information and assets. You will analyze threat data, assess risks, identify vulnerabilities, and design countermeasures to neutralize potential threats.
What you'll do:
- Establish and advance a comprehensive insider threat program.
- Develop and implement deterrence, detection, and mitigation strategies.
- Gather, integrate, and analyze threat-related data.
- Assess risks, identify vulnerabilities, and design effective countermeasures.
- Monitor employee activity across enterprise networks to enforce data protection and network security protocols.
- Analyze intelligence to prioritize security risks and respond swiftly to emerging threats.
- Provide ad hoc training and mentorship to junior team members.
What you'll need:
- 3 years of professional experience with insider threat program principles, methodologies, and best practices.
- In-depth knowledge of deterrence, detection, and mitigation strategies for insider threats.
- Proficiency in gathering, integrating, analyzing, and responding to threat-related information.
- Experience assessing risks, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing effective countermeasures.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, network security, and data protection.
- Experience monitoring employee use of enterprise networks.
- Ability to identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate security risks.
- Skill in analyzing intelligence to understand and neutralize threats.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant government policies and regulations, including NISPOM, Executive Order 13587, and the Presidential Memorandum on insider threat standards.
- Experience providing ad hoc training to junior team members in a collaborative environment.
- Maintains active Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
Nice to have:
- Experience developing or maturing enterprise-wide insider threat programs.
- Familiarity with advanced threat detection tools and behavioral analytics.
- Background in incident response and digital forensics.
- Experience working with cross-functional security teams.
- Knowledge of additional federal or industry-specific security standards and frameworks.
- Prior experience briefing executive leadership or government stakeholders on insider threat matters.
Security Clearance:
• Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position
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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Insider Threat Monitoring at Accenture Federal Services?
The estimated salary range for Insider Threat Monitoring at Accenture Federal Services is $94,000 - $188,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Insider Threat Monitoring at Accenture Federal Services?
The required skills for Insider Threat Monitoring at Accenture Federal Services include: Cybersecurity, CISSP.
What is the seniority level for Insider Threat Monitoring at Accenture Federal Services?
Insider Threat Monitoring at Accenture Federal Services is a Mid Level level position.
How do I apply for Insider Threat Monitoring at Accenture Federal Services?
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