IT Security Specialist – Mid - SecCM Specialist

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks an experienced professional to lead secure configuration management for federal information systems, aligning with NIST 800-128 and policy requirements. You will oversee SecCM activities across 200+ systems and drive risk management efforts.

The role requires an active TS clearance, US citizenship, a bachelor’s degree, and 5+ years of experience, with the ability to obtain DOD 8570 Level 1 within 6 months. On-site work in DC area is expected.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and control secure configurations of information systems for a federal client.
• Manage secure configurations for over 200 systems following NIST 800-128 guidance.
• Apply Security-Focused Configuration Management (SecCM) to meet security requirements.
• Integrate information security configuration management into existing configuration processes.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to support deliverables and policy development.

Skills

Security configuration management

DOD 8570 Level 1

Policy development

Risk management

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university

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.

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.

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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