Security Assessor

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Security Assessor in the US to perform security and privacy control assessments, review evidence, and help document findings. The role emphasizes assessment execution and documentation with exposure to modern architectures and AI-assisted approaches to compliance.

The candidate should have 3+ years in security assessments, a Bachelor's degree, US citizenship, and knowledge of NIST SP 800-53. Government or regulated environments and relevant certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years supporting security control assessments or authorization activities.
• Hands-on experience contributing to SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, or equivalents.
• US Citizenship is contractually required.
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 controls and risk-based assessment concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform security and privacy control assessments per established plans.
• Review security documentation and technical evidence.
• Validate control implementation by evidence inspection, architecture review, and interviews.
• Contribute to assessment artifacts (SSP updates, SARs, POA&Ms).
• Document assessment results and articulate gaps and risks clearly.
• Maintain independence and objectivity in assessments.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency via standardization, tooling, or automation.

Skills

Security assessment

NIST SP 800-53

Risk-based concepts

Data-driven analysis

Automation tooling

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

GRC platforms

Audit tooling

Job description

Job Family:Technology ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:NoneWhat You Will Do:The Security Assessor supports security and privacy control assessments for public‑sector systems by evaluating control effectiveness, validating evidence, and contributing to formal assessment documentation under the direction of a Senior Security Assessor.This role is primarily focused on assessment execution and documentation; however, it also provides exposure to more technical aspects of system architecture and control implementation. Candidates should demonstrate curiosity and interest in expanding their skillset toward security engineering, automation, and emerging AI‑enabled approaches to compliance and assessment activities.This role focuses on assessment execution and documentation, not system engineering or operational security responsibilities.Key job responsibilities include the following:Perform security and privacy control assessments in accordance with established assessment plansReview security documentation and technical evidenceValidate control implementation through:Evidence inspectionArchitecture and system documentation reviewInterviews with system owners and technical staffContribute to assessment artifacts, including:SSP updatesSARsISRAsPOA&MsDocument assessment results and clearly articulate control gaps and risksMaintain assessment independence and objectivityIdentify opportunities to improve assessment efficiency through standardization, tooling, or automation of evidence collection and validationSupport the use of data-driven or AI-assisted techniques to enhance analysis, traceability, and reporting over timeWhat You Will Need:Minimum of THREE (3) years of overall work experience ideally in supporting security control assessments, audits, or authorization activitiesBachelors Degree from an accredited universityUS Citizenship is contractually requiredHands‑on experience contributing to formal security assessment documentation (SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, or equivalents)Working knowledge of NIST SP 800‑53 security and privacy controlsUnderstanding of risk‑based assessment conceptsAbility to analyze assessment evidence and clearly document findingsWhat Would Be Nice To Have:Experience supporting government or other regulated environmentsExposure to CMS, healthcare, or public‑sector security compliance frameworksFamiliarity with A&A, RMF, or Security Control Assessment processesRelevant certifications (CISA, CISSP, CISM, Security+, or similar)Prior background in or exposure to security engineering, cloud security, or system implementationFamiliarity with modern architectures (cloud platforms, IAM, logging/monitoring, APIs) and how controls are implemented in those environmentsExposure to automation tools, scripting, or GRC platforms supporting assessment or compliance activitiesInterest in applying AI/automation to improve audit readiness, evidence analysis, or continuous monitoring processesWhat 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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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]. 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