Cyber Security Engineer

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer – Technical Lead to guide complex federal security initiatives. The role requires leading security evaluations, secure architecture, and compliance with federal authorization requirements across National Security System environments.

The successful candidate will advise senior leaders and product teams, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills and a current Active Secret clearance. US Citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum six (6)+ years of overall work experience in cybersecurity or IT security.
• Active and current Secret federal security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required by contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced cybersecurity initiatives across complex federal and National Security System environments.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, product teams, assessors, and technical stakeholders.
• Focus on product evaluations, secure architecture, cryptographic compliance, and DoD/Federal authorization requirements.

Skills

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication skills

Active Secret clearance

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Family: IT Cyber Security Travel Required: None Clearance Required: Active Secret

What You Will Do:

Our Cybersecurity Consultants combine business integration, engineering, and industry experience to help federal clients address complex security challenges from strategy through execution. The team applies capabilities across security architecture, governance, technology integration, risk management, cyber defense, and breach response. We are seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Engineer – Technical Lead to lead advanced cybersecurity initiatives across complex federal and National Security System environments. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, product teams, assessors, and technical stakeholders, with particular emphasis on various product evaluations, secure architecture, cryptographic compliance, national security systems and federal authorization requirements.

What You Will Need:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited universtiy. Minimum SIX (6)+ years of overall work experience. Relevant cybersecurity or IT security experience. An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance. US Citizenship is contractually required. Strong understanding of National Security Systems security considerations, NIST Risk Management Framework, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, and DoD Cyber Workforce Framework/DoD 8140 qualification requirements. Demonstrated experience supporting or leading NIAP/Common Criteria evaluations for security products or technologies intended for federal government use. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Master’s Degree in relevant cybersecurity or IT field ne or more of the following certifications: GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA) OR GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) Working knowledge of Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (ISO/IEC 15408) and the Common Methodology for Information Technology Security Evaluation (ISO/IEC 18045). Experience with NSA CSfC (Commercial Solutions for Classified) programs and compliance Experience with open-source reviews and supply chain assessments Experience authoring or reviewing Security Targets, interpreting Protection Profiles, mapping Security Functional and Assurance Requirements, and producing evaluation evidence. Experience coordinating with a CCTL, independent assessor, certification body, or equivalent product security evaluation organization. Experience with FIPS 140-2 or FIPS 140-3 validated cryptography and federal cryptographic requirements.

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of LosAngeles and SanFrancisco.

About Guidehouse

About Guidehouse Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com