Security Analyst – Mid (SecCM – Mid)

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to build and maintain secure configurations for federal information systems. You will manage secure configurations for over 200 systems in accordance with NIST 800-128 and organizational policies, focusing on risk-based decision making and documentation.

The role requires an active SECRET clearance, US citizenship, and 4+ years in cybersecurity or IT security. A DOD 8140 certification can be pursued within 6 months of employment.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET clearance required.
• US Citizenship is contractually required.
• Minimum 4+ years of cybersecurity/cybersecurity administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Build, control and support secure configurations for federal information systems.
• Manage secure configurations for over 200 information systems following NIST 800-128 guidance.
• Document approved changes and assess security risks of configuration changes.
• Support security configuration management planning and audits.

Skills

Clearance awareness

Security culture

Cybersecurity experience

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years related experience

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, controlling, and supporting the secure configurations of information systems for federal organizations. Your duties will include supporting 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.

• 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; OR FOUR (4) years of experience related to cybersecurity, information assurance, information technology and/or IT Technology Consulting may be used in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Minimum FOUR (4+) or more years of experience as a Security/Network Administrator or Cybersecurity professional.
• The ability to obtain a DOD 8140 certification within 6 months of employment, if not already obtained.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Current DOD 8140 certification such as Cloud+, CISM, Security+, CISSP-ISSEP.
• Broad knowledge of cybersecurity threats.
• Broad knowledge of information system technologies.
• Experience developing security policy.
• Experience with online research techniques.

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. 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.

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.