Active and current Secret federal security clearance.
Strong understanding of National Security Systems security considerations and NIST Risk Management Framework.
Demonstrated experience with NIAP/Common Criteria evaluations for federal government use.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
Lead advanced cybersecurity initiatives across federal and National Security System environments.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and technical stakeholders.
Emphasize product evaluations and secure architecture compliance.
Ensure adherence to cryptographic compliance and federal authorization requirements.
Collaborate with product teams and assessors on security challenges.
Apply capabilities in risk management and cyber defense.
Guide breach response strategies and technology integration.
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement and Personal Development Opportunities
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
Full Job Description
Job Family: IT Cyber Security
Travel Required: None
Clearance Required: Active Secret
What You Will Do: Our Cybersecurity Consultants combine business integration, engineering, and industry experience to help federal clients address complex security challenges from strategy through execution. The team applies capabilities across security architecture, governance, technology integration, risk management, cyber defense, and breach response.
We are seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Engineer - Technical Lead to lead advanced cybersecurity initiatives across complex federal and National Security System environments. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, product teams, assessors, and technical stakeholders, with particular emphasis on various product evaluations, secure architecture, cryptographic compliance, national security systems and federal authorization requirements. What You Will Need:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited universtiy.
Minimum SIX (6)+ years of overall work experience.
Relevant cybersecurity or IT security experience.
An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance.
US Citizenship is contractually required.
Strong understanding of National Security Systems security considerations, NIST Risk Management Framework, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, and DoD Cyber Workforce Framework/DoD 8140 qualification requirements.
Demonstrated experience supporting or leading NIAP/Common Criteria evaluations for security products or technologies intended for federal government use.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Master's Degree in relevant cybersecurity or IT field
ne or more of the following certifications: GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA) OR GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
Working knowledge of Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (ISO/IEC 15408) and the Common Methodology for Information Technology Security Evaluation (ISO/IEC 18045).
Experience with NSA CSfC (Commercial Solutions for Classified) programs and compliance
Experience with open-source reviews and supply chain assessments
Experience authoring or reviewing Security Targets, interpreting Protection Profiles, mapping Security Functional and Assurance Requirements, and producing evaluation evidence.
Experience coordinating with a CCTL, independent assessor, certification body, or equivalent product security evaluation organization.
Experience with FIPS 140-2 or FIPS 140-3 validated cryptography and federal cryptographic requirements.
The 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 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
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
