Senior Cyber Consultant - ISSO/ISSM

Dovel Technologies, Inc; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a cybersecurity professional to join our Federal and commercial teams in Washington, DC, applying core cybersecurity principles to multiple projects. The role emphasizes CSF alignment and risk management, delivering continuous security improvements.

The ideal candidate holds an active Secret clearance, 3+ years in cyber/IA, and a recognized certification (CISM, CISSP, or Security+). On-site work in Washington, DC is required, with a comprehensive benefits package offered by

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in Cyber Security / Information Assurance.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Active Secret clearance, and current cyber certification (CISM, CISSP, or Security+).
• Ability to work full-time on site in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Apply foundational cybersecurity principles to tasks and projects.
• Assess and implement CSF guidelines to strengthen security posture.
• Review disaster recovery, EDR, WAF, and host-based controls for monitoring.
• Understand and apply GRC requirements for federal gov IT alignment.
• Work with RMF, NIST SP 800-53, POA&M, FedRAMP, and SOC 2 processes.
• Gather and organize technical information on mission goals and security needs.
• Develop strategies, roadmaps, assessments, and policies.
• Support risk audits and communicate risk narratives to executives.

Skills

NIST CSF

Risk Management

GRC

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

EDR

WAF

SIEM

IPS/IDS

Job description

Job Family

Cyber Consulting

Travel

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance

Clearance Required: Active Secret

What 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 organisations 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 2 Perform 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 architecture.

What You Will Need

• Minimum THREE (3) years of experience in Cyber Security/ Information Assurance.
• Bachelors Degree Experience applying fundamental cybersecurity principles and concepts to tasks and projects.
• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED DOD or Federal Secret Clearance Cyber certification - CISM, CISSP, or Security+.
• Ability to work full time on site in Washington DC.

What 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-DNI

Salary Range

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00.

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.

• 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

Company Culture and Policies

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.

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].

Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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.

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