Security Compliance Operations Specialist

Accenture Federal Services· Arlington, VA· 58283426 - AFS IT Security

Posted 2026-10-12

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The Security Compliance Operations Specialist operates within the Policy & Control Operations sector of the Information Security (IS) organization to provide support day-to-day operational guidance of the security component to the identity and access management programs. This individual will train teams on all security compliance methodologies, develop support, and implement improvements on current and future processes with limited oversight. The role will work closely with all teams within Governance, Risk, and Compliance, as well as collaborate with other business stakeholders for implementation, development, and maintenance activities and maturity targets.

The successful candidate will apply existing expertise to develop and implement new and updated business processes for Compliance Operations. They will develop and propose strategies to limit company exposure. This function is a main point of contact for internal and external customer service.

The work

Serves as a subject matter expert for the department in financial audit practices. Prepares and reviews audit report before presentation to management.
Gathers and organizes background and other information to properly plan the audit and any special reviews.
Responsible for overseeing process to review exceptions to policies and standards including data gathering and reviews with leadership.
Leads kickoff, closing, and other client meetings; presenting observations and conclusions relevant to work performed.
Assists manager in the management and administration of the annual certification process that is required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other federal requirements, as needed.
Leads control reviews on new processes and procedures or participates as a team member on projects related to the improvement of the control environment.
Monitors the development and progress of direct report(s) including evaluating, training, motivating, and coaching.
Develops relationships with management personnel to build rapport and serves as a controls expert or consulting resource on control issues throughout the organization, including company initiatives or system implementations.
Develops, presents and works with business units to implement value-added recommendations to strengthen internal controls, prevent fraud and improve operating processes.
Work cross-functionally with Architects, Engineers, Product Owners, and other Security Specialists.
Execute service reports and gather data for metrics.
Document changes, enhancements, and lifecycle events.

What you need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Computer Systems, Management Information Systems, or high school degree with 10+ years in equivalent work experience.
Experience with ServiceNow
Familiarity with SOX, NIST publications, and CMMC requirements

Bonus if you have

Ability to identify and manage technical issues of various platforms, applications, and systems, and plan solutions to problem resolution according to standardized processes
Experience with Linux/Unix, Windows, scripting (with programming languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Perl, or Bash), SQL, LDAP, and web services.
Experience with Privileged Access Management (PIM / PAM), Single Sign-On (SSO), and Multi Factor Authentication (MFA).
Certifications: Security +, CISSP, CEH, CISA, CRISC, CISM

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.

The pay range for 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 is:

$81,000—$154,700 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

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