Security Config & Compliance Lead (TS-Clearance)

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced IT security professional to build, manage, and control secure configurations for federal information systems in accordance with NIST guidance. You will oversee configurations for 200+ systems, ensure security requirements are integrated with CM processes, and support risk management efforts for a high-profile federal client.

The role requires an active SECRET clearance, US citizenship, a Bachelor's degree, and 5+ years of experience, with potential to obtain

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, if not already obtained.

Responsibilities

• Identify and record configurations that impact the security posture of the system and the organization.
• Consider security risks when approving the initial configuration.
• Analyze security implications of changes to the system configuration.
• Document approved/implemented changes.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to support deliverables.
• Prepare written materials such as white papers and reports.
• Support policy development for configuration management.
• Plan and manage configuration management activities and configuration identification.
• Coordinate configuration management with IT security audits.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

US Citizenship

Security project mgmt

DoD 8570 Level 1 readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced IT security professional to build, manage, and control secure configurations for federal information systems in accordance with NIST guidance. You will oversee configurations for 200+ systems, ensure security requirements are integrated with CM processes, and support risk management efforts for a high-profile federal client.

The role requires an active SECRET clearance, US citizenship, a Bachelor's degree, and 5+ years of experience, with potential to obtain