Senior Cyber Consultant - ISSO/ISSM

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Cyber Consulting professional to apply security principles, perform RMF mapping, and support risk assessments for Federal clients in Washington, DC. You will interpret NIST SP 800-53 controls, perform vulnerability testing, and help ensure compliance with FISMA and SOC 2.

The role requires at least 3 years of cyber security experience, strong communication, and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of cyber security / information assurance experience.
• Experience applying fundamental cybersecurity principles to tasks and projects.
• Active and maintained DoD or Federal Secret Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply NIST CSF guidelines and RMF controls to risk management tasks.
• Assess and strengthen an organization's security posture through monitoring and testing.
• Develop risk narratives for government CISOs and auditors.

Skills

NIST CSF

RMF

GRC

Risk mgmt

Vulnerability scans

EDR

WAF

Incident response

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelors Degree

Security Certification

CISM

CISSP

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

SIEM

Job description

Job Family:Cyber ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Active SecretWhat You Will Do:Apply fundamental cybersecurity principles and concepts to tasks and projects.Assess and implement NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) guidelines, standards, and best practices for cyber security and risk management to strengthen an organizations security posture.Review disaster recovery capabilities (backups), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Web Application Firewall (WAF), application whitelisting, host-based firewalls, etc. to provide continuous monitoring of end-user devices to detect and respond to cyber threats.Understand of Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) requirements, standards, and guidelines governing security within the Federal Government (e.g., NIST publications, FISMA, and OMB memoranda) and aligning IT with business objectives to effectively manage risk.Apply NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53 controls, Assessment and Authorization processes, POA&M management, and System Security Plan, FedRAMP, and SOC 2Perform cybersecurity risk management, research and development, and leading practices.Gather and organize technical information about an organization's mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs in cybersecurity.Develop strategies, roadmaps, assessments, and policies.Perform password auditing, network and web vulnerability scanning, virus management and intrusion detection.Monitor change management documentation to identify potential impacts to previous, current, and future security testing.Author risk narratives to communicate key risks to government CISO and security auditors.Support risk audits and assessments, provide recommendations for application design.Work with solution architects for security requirements on network architectureWhat You Will Need:Minimum THREE (3) years of experience in Cyber Security/ Information Assurance.Bachelors DegreeExperience applying fundamental cybersecurity principles and concepts to tasks and projects.An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED DOD or Federal Secret ClearanceCyber certification - CISM, CISSP, or Security+Ability to work full time on site in Washington DCWhat Would Be Nice To Have:Experience working with networking, storage, intrusion detection/prevention systems, routers, switches, firewalls, logging, physical security systems, server, and workstation security configuration.Experienced with performing risk assessments on cloud computing platforms i.e., AWS, Google, Azure.Demonstrated ability leading successful teams and working in challenging situations.Strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrates leadership role with the client and fellow team members.Strong client leadership skills and ability to recognize opportunities for improvement to existing or future capabilities.Ability to lead teams to complete projects with attention to detail on tight timelines.Assures high quality work by taking advantage of learning opportunities and self-motivated.HVA Assessment Qualification#LI-DNIThe annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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 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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