IT Security Specialist - Mid - SecCM Specialist

Guidehouse Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced professional to build, manage, and control secure configurations of information systems for a federal client with a high-profile mission.

You will apply SecCM methods to ensure security requirements are integrated into existing configuration processes, while performing analyses and documenting changes. The role requires an active Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Active and maintained SECRET federal security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required by contract.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Five or more years of total work experience.
• Experience managing large security projects (cost, schedule, performance).
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 Level 1 certification within 6 months if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and control secure configurations for 200+ information systems for a federal client.
• Apply NIST 800-128 guidance and federal policies to enable security and risk management.
• Integrate information security configuration management with existing configuration processes.
• Document approved/implemented changes and conduct qualitative/quantitative analyses.
• Develop written deliverables (white papers, reports, presentations) supporting SecCM objectives.

Skills

Configuration management

Security engineering

Risk management

NIST 800-128

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NIST 800-128

SecCM tooling

Job description

Job Family

IT Cyber Security

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is looking for an experienced professional with experience in building, managing, and controlling the secure configurations of information systems for federal organizations. Your duties will include managing and controlling secure configurations of over 200 information systems for a federal client with a critical and high-profile mission in accordance with NIST 800-128 guidance and applicable federal and organizational policies to enable security and facilitate the management of risk. You will use Security-Focused Configuration Management (SecCM) to build on the general concepts, processes, and activities of configuration management by attention on the implementation and maintenance of the established security requirements of the organization and systems. You will ensure information security configuration management requirements are integrated into (or complement) existing organizational configuration management processes (e.g., business functions, applications, products) and information systems. Additional SecCM duties and activities include:

• Identification and recording of configurations that impact the security posture of the system and the organization.
• The consideration of security risks in approving the initial configuration.
• The analysis of security implications of changes to the system configuration.
• Documentation of the approved/implemented changes.
• Qualitative and quantitative research to support work assignments for meeting the deliverable objective.
• Qualitative and quantitative analyses for assigned tasks.
• Compilation of research, findings, and other information into written formats such as white papers, reports, presentations, and other forms of technical documentation
• Participation in policy development for configuration management.
• Configuration management planning and management.
• Configuration identification.
• Configuration management and IT security audits.

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET federal security clearance.
• US Citizenship is contractually required.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• FIVE (5) or more years of overall work experience.
• Experience managing large security projects (cost, schedule, and performance).
• The ability to obtain a DOD 8570 Level 1 certification within 6 months of employment, if not already obtained.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Current DOD 8570 Level 1 or equivalent certification.
• Broad knowledge of cybersecurity threats.
• Broad knowledge of information system technologies.
• Experience developing security policy.
• Experience with online research techniques.

Salary

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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.

• 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. Note that