Edge Device SME

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 us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!The workAs an Edge Device SME, you will support CISA clients in developing and refining technical guidance for securing edge devices in response to evolving PRC‑related threats. You will translate strategic objectives into actionable technical steps aligned with BOD 26‑02 and work directly with industry stakeholders to gather insights, validate feedback, and separate technical expertise from vendor sales messaging.This role requires hands‑on experience with edge device deployment, maintenance, and incident response, along with a strong background in endpoint detection. Familiarity with PRC‑related threat intelligence and the ability to convert it into practical mitigations is highly valuable. Your ability to connect high‑level strategy with real technical execution will be essential as you help inform and shape CISA's edge device security guidance.Key responsibilitiesAdvise and support CISA clients in developing, reviewing, and analyzing technical guidance related to edge device securityInterface directly with industry vendors to capture insights, evaluate technical claims, and separate engineering perspective from sales postureTranslate CISA strategic objectives into actionable technical steps and support efforts related to BOD 26‑02Provide hands‑on expertise in the implementation, maintenance, and incident response of edge devicesApply endpoint detection knowledge to support clients' security and monitoring objectivesCollaborate with government and industry stakeholders to ensure technical solutions align with mission, business needs, and strategic prioritiesCommunicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiencesGather, analyze, and synthesize industry feedback to inform CISA's guidance, direction, and policy developmentLeverage familiarity with PRC‑related threat intelligence to help develop practical mitigation recommendationsHere's what you need7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, endpoint security, or related technical domains, including hands‑on work with edge devicesDemonstrated hands‑on experience with edge device implementation, configuration, maintenance, and incident responseStrong understanding of endpoint detection technologies and security telemetryAbility to translate strategic guidance and threat intelligence into actionable technical plansExperience interfacing with industry vendors or participating in technical workshopsNice to haveExperience supporting or developing security policies, standards, or best practicesBackground in PRC‑related cyber threat intelligence or foreign cyber threat analysisExperience working with federal cybersecurity teams or supporting government cybersecurity programsPrevious involvement in the development of BOD, directive, or compliance‑driven technical guidanceCertifications in cybersecurity, incident response, or endpoint security (e.g., GCIH, GCED, Security+, CySA+)Eligibility requirementsMust be a US CitizenCompensation ranges (states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, District of Columbia, Cleveland): $106,300—$221,100 USD.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementWe believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.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 members.Requesting An AccommodationAccenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.Other Employment StatementsApplicants 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.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.The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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 us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!The workAs an Edge Device SME, you will support CISA clients in developing and refining technical guidance for securing edge devices in response to evolving PRC‑related threats. You will translate strategic objectives into actionable technical steps aligned with BOD 26‑02 and work directly with industry stakeholders to gather insights, validate feedback, and separate technical expertise from vendor sales messaging.This role requires hands‑on experience with edge device deployment, maintenance, and incident response, along with a strong background in endpoint detection. Familiarity with PRC‑related threat intelligence and the ability to convert it into practical mitigations is highly valuable. Your ability to connect high‑level strategy with real technical execution will be essential as you help inform and shape CISA's edge device security guidance.Key responsibilitiesAdvise and support CISA clients in developing, reviewing, and analyzing technical guidance related to edge device securityInterface directly with industry vendors to capture insights, evaluate technical claims, and separate engineering perspective from sales postureTranslate CISA strategic objectives into actionable technical steps and support efforts related to BOD 26‑02Provide hands‑on expertise in the implementation, maintenance, and incident response of edge devicesApply endpoint detection knowledge to support clients' security and monitoring objectivesCollaborate with government and industry stakeholders to ensure technical solutions align with mission, business needs, and strategic prioritiesCommunicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiencesGather, analyze, and synthesize industry feedback to inform CISA's guidance, direction, and policy developmentLeverage familiarity with PRC‑related threat intelligence to help develop practical mitigation recommendationsHere's what you need7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, network security, endpoint security, or related technical domains, including hands‑on work with edge devicesDemonstrated hands‑on experience with edge device implementation, configuration, maintenance, and incident responseStrong understanding of endpoint detection technologies and security telemetryAbility to translate strategic guidance and threat intelligence into actionable technical plansExperience interfacing with industry vendors or participating in technical workshopsNice to haveExperience supporting or developing security policies, standards, or best practicesBackground in PRC‑related cyber threat intelligence or foreign cyber threat analysisExperience working with federal cybersecurity teams or supporting government cybersecurity programsPrevious involvement in the development of BOD, directive, or compliance‑driven technical guidanceCertifications in cybersecurity, incident response, or endpoint security (e.g., GCIH, GCED, Security+, CySA+)Eligibility requirementsMust be a US CitizenCompensation ranges (states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, District of Columbia, Cleveland): $106,300—$221,100 USD.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementWe believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.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 members.Requesting An AccommodationAccenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.Other Employment StatementsApplicants 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.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.The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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