Cybersecurity Consultant

Dovel Technologies, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a cybersecurity risk management professional in the United States to lead risk management efforts across client applications and manage POA&M lifecycles. You will prioritize remediation actions, perform BIAs, and coordinate with system owners and O&M teams to track milestones and ensure compliance with federal standards.

The role requires collaboration with security, engineering, and business teams, preparation of leadership briefings, and participation in audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of cybersecurity or IT risk management experience.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Hands-on experience with GRC platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber risk management efforts across a portfolio of client applications.
• Manage end-to-end POA&M lifecycle, including creation, tracking, validation, and closure of identified security weaknesses.
• Prioritize remediation activities based on risk severity, compliance requirements, and operational impact.
• Conduct regular POA&M status reviews and coordinate with system owners and O&M teams to track milestone progress.
• Perform BIAs to identify critical systems, functions, dependencies, and recovery time/objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate system criticality and align with continuity and contingency planning requirements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with business, engineering, and security teams to validate fixes, resolve blockers, and support timely remediation.
• Prepare reports and briefings for leadership and federal oversight stakeholders.
• Provide cyber subject matter expertise during information security audits and assessments.
• Maintain and update BIA documentation in alignment with evolving system architecture and mission priorities.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Risk Management

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

GRC Platforms

Job description

Job Family

• Cyber Consulting
• Travel Required: Up to 25%
• Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

• Lead cyber risk management efforts across a portfolio of client applications.
• Manage end-to-end POA&M lifecycle, including creation, tracking, validation, and closure of identified security weaknesses.
• Prioritize remediation activities based on risk severity, compliance requirements, and operational impact.
• Conduct regular POA&M status reviews and coordinate with system owners and O&M teams to track milestone progress.
• Perform BIAs to identify critical systems, functions, dependencies, and recovery time/objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate system criticality and align with continuity and contingency planning requirements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with business, engineering, and security teams to validate fixes, resolve blockers, and support timely remediation.
• Prepare reports and briefings for leadership and federal oversight stakeholders.
• Provide cyber subject matter expertise during information security audits and assessments.
• Maintain and update BIA documentation in alignment with evolving system architecture and mission priorities.

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 cybersecurity risk management are preferred.
• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree is required.
• Tools: Hands‑on experience with GRC platforms.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53, FISMA requirements, and 800-37.
• 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.

Certifications

• Active CompTIA Security+ CE preferred;
• CISSP, CEH, or cloud-related certifications are a plus.

Salary

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.

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.