Cybersecurity Consultant

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Mobility Stipend

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a cybersecurity professional to lead vulnerability management across a portfolio of applications. You will analyze findings, provide remediation guidance, and track issues to closure, while coordinating with engineering and security teams.

You will also support POA&M activities, build automated reports, and prepare leadership briefings for federal oversight. Strong communication and Splunk-based monitoring are essential.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of cybersecurity or IT risk management experience, with vulnerability management focus.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active CompTIA Security+ CE preferred; CISSP/CEH or cloud certs are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead vulnerability management across client applications and track issues to closure.
• Coordinate remediation with business, engineering, and security teams.
• Support POA&M, patching timelines, remediation deadlines, and federal compliance.
• Develop automated vulnerability reports, dashboards, KPIs, and metrics.
• Prepare reports and briefings for leadership and oversight stakeholders.
• Monitor security alerts in Splunk and drive follow-up actions.
• Provide cyber SME during audits and assessments.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Splunk

Invicti

Jira

Confluence

NIST SP 800-53

FISMA

OWASP Top 10

Security reporting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Invicti

Splunk

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job Family:Cyber ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 25%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat 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: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.Minimum of THREE (3) years of 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.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.#LI-DNIThe 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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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]. 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