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:- Minimum of Two (2) years of overall work experience.
- Experience in cybersecurity or IT risk management experience, candidates with experience focused on cybersecurity risk management are preferred.
- 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.
- 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.
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-$141,000.00. 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
