Cybersecurity Consultant

Job Family:

Cyber Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Lead cyber risk management efforts across a portfolio of client applications.

Manage end-to-end POA&M lifecycle, including creation, tracking, validation, and closure of identified security weaknesses

Prioritize remediation activities based on risk severity, compliance requirements, and operational impact

Conduct regular POA&M status reviews and coordinate with system owners and O&M teams to track milestone progress

Perform BIAs to identify critical systems, functions, dependencies, and recovery time/objectives

Collaborate with stakeholders to validate system criticality and align with continuity and contingency planning requirements

Build and maintain strong working relationships with business, engineering, and security teams to validate fixes, resolve blockers, and support timely remediation.

Prepare reports and briefings for leadership and federal oversight stakeholders.

Provide cyber subject matter expertise during information security audits and assessments.

Maintain and update BIA documentation in alignment with evolving system architecture and mission priorities

What You Will Need:

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY and maintain an active HHS/NIH clearance are preferred.

Minimum of THREE (3) years of cybersecurity or IT risk management experience, candidates with experience focused on cybersecurity risk management are preferred.

Minimum of a Bachelors Degree is required.

Tools:
Hands-on experience with GRC platforms.

Knowledge:
Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53, FISMA requirements, and 800-37.

Soft Skills:

Strong communication and analytical thinking; ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Experience developing automated data pipelines or integrating APIs into Power BI dashboards.

Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and vulnerability prioritization methodologies (e.g., EPSS, CVSS v3).Prior experience supporting a federal agency or working in a Public Health environment.

Certifications:

Active CompTIA Security+ CE preferred; CISSP, CEH, or cloud-related certifications are a plus.

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$. 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 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 Pay Down 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.

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