Security Assessor

Job Family:

Technology Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

What 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 plans

Review security documentation and technical evidence

Validate control implementation through:

Evidence inspection

Architecture and system documentation review

Interviews with system owners and technical staff

Contribute to assessment artifacts, including:

SSP updatesSARsISRAsPOA&Ms Document assessment results and clearly articulate control gaps and risks

Maintain assessment independence and objectivity

Identify opportunities to improve assessment efficiency through standardization, tooling, or automation of evidence collection and validation

Support the use of data-driven or AI-assisted techniques to enhance analysis, traceability, and reporting over time

What You Will Need:

Minimum of THREE (3) years of overall work experience ideally in supporting security control assessments, audits, or authorization activities

Bachelors Degree from an accredited university US Citizenship is contractually required

Hands‑on experience contributing to formal security assessment documentation (SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, or equivalents)
Working knowledge of NIST SP 800‑53 security and privacy controls

Understanding of risk‑based assessment concepts

Ability to analyze assessment evidence and clearly document findings

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Experience supporting government or other regulated environments

Exposure to CMS, healthcare, or public‑sector security compliance frameworks

Familiarity with A&A, RMF, or Security Control Assessment processes

Relevant certifications (CISA, CISSP, CISM, Security+, or similar)
Prior background in or exposure to security engineering, cloud security, or system implementation

Familiarity with modern architectures (cloud platforms, IAM, logging/monitoring, APIs) and how controls are implemented in those environments

Exposure to automation tools, scripting, or GRC platforms supporting assessment or compliance activities

Interest in applying AI/automation to improve audit readiness, evidence analysis, or continuous monitoring processes

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.

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