Cyber Security Engineer

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer – Technical Lead in Washington, DC to drive advanced initiatives across federal and National Security System environments. You will advise senior leaders, assessors, and product teams on secure architecture, cryptographic compliance, and federal authorization requirements.

The role emphasizes product evaluations, security governance, and risk management within national security contexts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• 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 RMF, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, and DoD 8140 requirements.
• Experience supporting 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.

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, with emphasis on product evaluations, secure architecture, and compliance.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

US Citizenship

NIST RMF / SP 800-53

Security architecture & risk mgmt

Strong communication

NIAP/Common Criteria experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

NIAP/CC experience

NSA CSfC experience

FIPS 140-2/3 cryptography

Job description

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.

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

About Guidehouse

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 Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.