IT FIPS Compliance Lead
$98,500–$184,900 year
On-site · Arlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Lead efforts to ensure FIPS compliance within the organization and implement/maintain security measures to meet FIPS 140-2 standards. Conduct regular assessments of application security, provide cryptography and TLS protocol expertise, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address security concerns and vulnerabilities. Requires 3+ years in FIPS-approved algorithms and cryptographic key management, CMVP requirements, and stakeholder management. Bonus considerations include familiarity with NIST 800-171/800-53 and CMMC. Strong risk analysis, security policy development, and ability to work under pressure to ensure compliance with FIPS standards.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years Experience in FIPS-approved algorithms (AES, SHA-3, RSA) and cryptographic key management (Advanced)
- 3+ years Experience with Cryptographic module requirements, security levels, and validation processes (CMVP) (Advanced)
- 3+ years Experience in Stakeholder Management (Intermediate)
Additional Requirements
- 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.
- Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
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