Cybersecurity Consultant

Guidehouse; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a cybersecurity professional to lead vulnerability management across a portfolio of client applications. You will analyze findings, coordinate remediation with engineering and business teams, and ensure timely closure of issues.

Responsibilities include producing automated reports, dashboards, and KPIs to track progress, while supporting POA&M activities and compliance with federal requirements. Strong collaboration and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity or IT risk management, focusing on vulnerability management preferred.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and OWASP Top 10.
• Active CompTIA Security+ CE preferred; CISSP/CEH or cloud certifications are a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Must obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust clearance prior to onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead vulnerability management across client applications, analyzing findings and tracking issues to closure.
• Collaborate with business, engineering, and security teams to validate fixes and remove blockers.
• Support POA&M activities, patching timelines, and compliance requirements.
• Develop automated vulnerability reports, dashboards, KPIs, and metrics to monitor remediation progress.
• Prepare reports and briefings for leadership and federal oversight stakeholders.
• Monitor security alerts in Splunk and coordinate follow-ups with teams.
• Provide secure development guidance and annual training support.
• Offer cyber SME expertise during information security audits and assessments.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Cybersecurity

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Invicti

Splunk

Jira

Confluence

Job description

• Lead vulnerability management efforts across a portfolio of client applications, including analyzing findings, identifying affected versions, providing remediation guidance, assigning issues to teams, and tracking vulnerabilities through closure.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with business, engineering, and security teams to validate fixes, resolve blockers, and support timely remediation.
• Support POA&M activities, patching timelines, remediation deadlines, and related federal cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain automated vulnerability reports, dashboards, KPIs, and metrics to track remediation progress, compliance gaps, and asset risk.
• Prepare reports and briefings for leadership and federal oversight stakeholders.
• Monitor suspicious activity and security alerts in Splunk and coordinate follow-up actions with relevant teams.
• Support secure development efforts through security documentation, secure coding guidance, annual training support, and evaluation of security tools and processes.
• Provide cyber subject matter expertise during information security audits and assessments.

Job Family

Cyber Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

• Lead vulnerability management efforts across a portfolio of client applications, including analyzing findings, identifying affected versions, providing remediation guidance, assigning issues to teams, and tracking vulnerabilities through closure.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with business, engineering, and security teams to validate fixes, resolve blockers, and support timely remediation.
• Support POA&M activities, patching timelines, remediation deadlines, and related federal cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain automated vulnerability reports, dashboards, KPIs, and metrics to track remediation progress, compliance gaps, and asset risk.
• Prepare reports and briefings for leadership and federal oversight stakeholders.
• Monitor suspicious activity and security alerts in Splunk and coordinate follow-up actions with relevant teams.
• Support secure development efforts through security documentation, secure coding guidance, annual training support, and evaluation of security tools and processes.
• Provide cyber subject matter expertise during information security audits and assessments.

What You Will Need

• Minimum of of Two (2+) years of experience.
• Experience in cybersecurity or IT risk management experience, candidates with experience focused on vulnerability management and/or secure configuration are preferred.
• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree is required.
• Tools: Hands-on experience with Invicti, Splunk, and Atlassian tools (Jira & Confluence)
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53, FISMA requirements, and OWASP Top 10.
• Certifications: Active CompTIA Security+ CE preferred; CISSP, CEH, or cloud-related certifications are a plus.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication and analytical thinking; ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY and maintain an active HHS/NIH clearance are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience developing automated data pipelines or integrating APIs into Power BI dashboards.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and vulnerability prioritization methodologies (e.g., EPSS, CVSS v3).
• Prior experience supporting a federal agency or working in a Public Health environment.

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. 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.

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