Full-Time

Mission Assurance Lead

Accenture

Accenture

10,001+ employees

Global professional services and technology consulting

Compensation Overview

$135.2k - $278.5k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Cybersecurity (1)
Required Skills
Cybersecurity

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or an additional four years of equivalent experience.
  • At least 10 years of cybersecurity experience.
  • Expert knowledge designing and implementing security architectures for complex environments.
  • Experience with the Risk Management Framework, Security Technical Implementation Guides, Zero Trust, and defense in depth.
  • An active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with polygraph clearance, depending on the position.
  • U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
  • Embed security into every layer of the War Data Platform by designing a comprehensive, defense-in-depth security architecture.
  • Translate security requirements from the Risk Management Framework, Security Technical Implementation Guides, and SOC 1 controls into specific, implementable architectural patterns.
  • Own the platform's identity and access management framework, network security zoning, data encryption strategies for data at rest and in transit, and logging and monitoring architecture.
  • Work proactively with the Platform, Data, and Solutions Architects to ensure the client is secure by design.

Accenture is a global professional services firm that helps companies navigate technology-driven change. It offers strategies and services across consulting, digital, technology, and operations, with a strong emphasis on cloud, artificial intelligence, security, and enterprise reinvention. Accenture works by delivering end-to-end solutions, combining advisory work with implementation, technology platforms, and managed services to transform how organizations operate and compete in today’s digital world. The company differentiates itself through its long history as a dedicated tech-advisory arm that gained independence in 2001, its scale, and its active acquisitions—particularly since 2013—to expand capabilities in digital, cloud, and security. Its goal is to help the world’s largest corporations rethink and reshape their operations to stay ahead of rapid technological shifts.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • Q3 fiscal 2026 revenue reached $18.72 billion, and operating margin widened to 17%.
  • Accenture logged 104 bookings above $100 million through Q3 fiscal 2026, up 13%.
  • Cybersecurity revenue hit $10 billion in fiscal 2025, and Edge expands that momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Q3 fiscal 2026 bookings fell 3% locally, signaling softer demand despite 2025 AI hype.
  • Consulting grew only 1% locally in Q3 fiscal 2026; federal spending and geopolitics dragged results.
  • June 2026 securities investigation and repeated restructuring costs pressure sentiment and distract management.

What makes Accenture unique

  • Accenture combines strategy, delivery, and managed services across 40-plus industries globally.
  • June 2026 launch of Accenture Edge targets mid-market firms with AI-ready, prebuilt solutions.
  • August 2026 COMWARE acquisition and Dragos stake deepen SAP and critical-infrastructure cybersecurity capabilities.

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Sep 12th, 2026
Accenture shares down 27%, but 11.5% yield available through put options at 35% discount

Accenture trades 37% below its 52-week high after falling 27% over the past year. In fiscal Q3 2026, new bookings declined and some managed services deals slipped into fiscal 2027. The company generated $73.1 billion in revenue over the past twelve months, with operating margins widening to 17% in Q3. Managed services revenue grew 5% in local currency. In the first nine months of fiscal 2026, clients made 104 quarterly bookings exceeding $100 million, up 13% year-on-year. Consulting revenue grew just 1% in local currency in Q3. Management attributes the slowdown to the Middle East conflict affecting regional and discretionary spending. The CEO acknowledged that client budgets have not been growing, with spending simply being redirected rather than increased.

Associated Press
Sep 8th, 2026
Accenture appoints Emma Chalwin as chief marketing officer

Accenture has appointed Emma Chalwin as Chief Marketing Officer, effective 1 October 2026. She will oversee global marketing and communications, reporting to Chair and CEO Julie Sweet. Chalwin joins from Workday, where she served as CMO. She previously held senior marketing roles at Salesforce, Adobe, McAfee, and Macrovision, bringing over 30 years of global marketing leadership experience. Sweet said Chalwin is a "proven growth leader" who understands how to translate breakthrough technologies into client value. Chalwin expressed excitement about helping shape Accenture's next chapter as organisations reimagine growth in the age of AI. Chalwin has been recognised on Forbes' World's Most Influential CMOs list and is a member of the Fortune Most Powerful Women network.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 3rd, 2026
Accenture drops LearnVantage focus, shifts $9B to cybersecurity and mid-market expansion

Accenture is shifting its growth strategy, de-emphasising LearnVantage, a learning and training business it built and promoted heavily in 2024. The company mentioned LearnVantage only once on its June 2026 earnings call, listing it amongst AI enablers rather than highlighting it as a standalone growth driver. Meanwhile, Accenture is redirecting resources toward cybersecurity, which has grown from $700 million in fiscal 2016 to $10 billion in fiscal 2025. The company is acquiring a majority stake in an operational technology security specialist, alongside two smaller firms, combining them into a platform for critical infrastructure. These assets generate $208 million in annual recurring revenue, growing at 48%. Accenture's acquisition budget for fiscal 2026 is approximately $9 billion against $73.1 billion in trailing twelve-month revenue. The company has also launched Accenture Edge, targeting mid-market companies. The stock is down 24.3% over the past year.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 28th, 2026
Accenture and 2 dividend stocks offering 5%+ yields backed by growing cash flows

Central banks in Asia and Europe are tightening policy, yet cash deposits offer limited returns. This creates opportunities for dividend-focused investors seeking reliable income streams. Three stocks from the Dividend Powerhouses screener currently offer yields above 5% with covered, growing payouts. The screener identifies 1,851 companies with compelling dividend profiles. Accenture, a global consulting and technology services firm, offers a 3.48% yield backed by strong free cash flow. The company generates revenue primarily from Products clients (US$22.3 billion), Health & Public Service (US$14.9 billion), and Financial Services (US$13.8 billion). Its market capitalisation stands at approximately US$111 billion. The firm is reshaping itself for the AI era through acquisitions and partnerships with Google Cloud and ServiceNow. Key risks include whether AI and slower IT spending will reshape consulting economics faster than Accenture can adjust.

Business Wire
Aug 27th, 2026
Accenture to Acquire COMWARE to Strengthen Accenture Edge and Accelerate Digital Core Reinvention for Mid-Market Companies in Japan

Accenture has agreed to acquire COMWARE Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based provider of end-to-end technology services for mid-market companies.