Information Security Systems Officer - DoW/HOH SkillBridge 2027

Guidehouse Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. is seeking Cybersecurity Consultants for its SkillBridge Fellowship, pairing fellows with a Buddy and real-world projects on clients. The role focuses on security strategy through execution within AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments, applying NIST RMF and cloud-security practices.

Ideal candidates have relevant cybersecurity experience, strong communication, and the ability to mentor junior ISSEs. Onsite work at Guidehouse or client locations is required, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Active and maintained SECRET clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Must have DoD SkillBridge program approval.
• 1–7 years of cybersecurity or secure systems engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of NIST and RMF frameworks.
• Experience with SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and engineering of secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments.
• Implement and validate NIST 800-53 security controls and cloud-native security services (IAM, encryption, segmentation, logging).
• Conduct cloud threat modeling, risk assessments, and architecture reviews.
• Oversee cloud configuration baselines using STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and SCAP.
• Drive cloud vulnerability and compliance efforts using ACAS/Nessus and cloud-security posture tools.
• Support RMF engineering activities including boundary definition, inheritance documentation, and authorization packages.
• Integrate cloud-security capabilities such as Sentinel, Splunk, and SIEM logging pipelines.
• Guide DevSecOps teams on secure CI/CD, container security, and infrastructure-as-code validation.
• Produce cloud architecture diagrams, design documentation, and engineering artifacts.
• Mentor junior and mid-level ISSEs and act as a technical escalation point for cloud engineering issues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Splunk

Nessus

CrowdStrike

ACAS

Job description

Job Family :

Cyber Consulting, Risk & Regulatory Compliance Consulting

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Active Secret

2027 HOH Cohort 1 / 2027 DoW SkillBridge Only

The Guidehouse SkillBridge Fellowship Program staffs fellows on real world projects, showcasing the Guidehouse culture, and providing them with a meaningful consulting experience. SkillBridge Fellows work with teams and provide real time deliverables in support of the clients. Each fellow is paired with a Buddy to serve as a resource that can assist them in navigating their Guidehouse experience.

What You Will Do :

Our Cybersecurity Consultants are a team of business integrators with extensive consulting and industry experience who help our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy through execution. A career in an integrated team of developers and consultants provides the opportunity to grow and contribute to our clients' business issues every day, applying a collection of security spectrum capabilities, including security strategy and governance, IT risk, security technologies, and cybercrime and breach response.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead design and engineering of secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments.
• Implement and validate NIST 800‑53 security controls and cloud‑native security services (IAM, encryption, segmentation, logging).
• Conduct cloud threat modeling, risk assessments, and architecture reviews.
• Oversee cloud configuration baselines using STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and SCAP.
• Drive cloud vulnerability and compliance efforts using ACAS/Nessus and cloud‑security posture tools.
• Support RMF engineering activities including boundary definition, inheritance documentation, and authorization packages.
• Integrate cloud‑security capabilities such as Sentinel, Splunk, and SIEM logging pipelines.
• Guide DevSecOps teams on secure CI/CD, container security, and infrastructure‑as‑code validation.
• Produce cloud architecture diagrams, design documentation, and engineering artifacts.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level ISSEs and act as a technical escalation point for cloud engineering issues.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Must have command approval to participate in a direct DoW SkillBridge program or Hiring Our Heroes SkillBridge program as stated in your Command approval letter or Commander's memorandum.
• To be within 180 days of separation or retirement from any of the U.S. Armed Forces (you may start your application prior to the 180 days).
• Must be on track to receive an Honorable Discharge.
• One (1) to Seven (7) years of experience in cybersecurity or secure systems engineering experience, including cloud architecture.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, RMF SP 800-53 Rev 5, DoD 8570).
• Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise security tools such as SIEM (e.g., Splunk), vulnerability scanners (e.g., Nessus), and endpoint protection platforms (e.g., Crowdstrike).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and complex technical projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• Master's Degree in relevant cybersecurity or IT field.
• One or more of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC)
• Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) / Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Familiarity with scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Hands-on experience with network security, cryptography, and/or identity management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification for managing cybersecurity projects in Agile environments.

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