Guidehouse

Cybersecurity Consultant

Guidehouse$85K — $141K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity or IT risk management, with a focus on vulnerability management preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Hands-on experience with Invicti, Splunk, and Atlassian tools (Jira & Confluence).
  • Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53, FISMA requirements, and OWASP Top 10.
  • Active CompTIA Security+ CE preferred; CISSP, CEH, or cloud-related certifications are a plus.
  • Strong communication and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead vulnerability management for client applications, analyzing findings and providing remediation guidance.
  • Build relationships with business, engineering, and security teams to support timely remediation.
  • Support POA&M activities, including patching timelines and compliance requirements.
  • Develop and maintain automated vulnerability reports and metrics to track remediation progress.
  • Prepare reports for leadership and federal oversight stakeholders.
  • Monitor security alerts in Splunk and coordinate follow-up actions.
  • Advise on secure development practices and evaluate security tools.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Skills Development Opportunities
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Student Loan PayDown
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Community Outreach Programs
  • Mobility Stipend
Full Job Description

Job Family:

Cyber Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

  • Lead vulnerability management efforts across a portfolio of client applications, including analyzing findings, identifying affected versions, providing remediation guidance, assigning issues to teams, and tracking vulnerabilities through closure.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with business, engineering, and security teams to validate fixes, resolve blockers, and support timely remediation.
  • Support POA&M activities, patching timelines, remediation deadlines, and related federal cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
  • Develop and maintain automated vulnerability reports, dashboards, KPIs, and metrics to track remediation progress, compliance gaps, and asset risk.
  • Prepare reports and briefings for leadership and federal oversight stakeholders.
  • Monitor suspicious activity and security alerts in Splunk and coordinate follow-up actions with relevant teams.
  • Support secure development efforts through security documentation, secure coding guidance, annual training support, and evaluation of security tools and processes.
  • Provide cyber subject matter expertise during information security audits and assessments.


What You Will Need:

  • Minimum of of Two (2+) years of experience.
  • Experience in cybersecurity or IT risk management experience, candidates with experience focused on vulnerability management and/or secure configuration are preferred.
  • Minimum of a Bachelors Degree is required.
  • Tools: Hands-on experience with Invicti, Splunk, and Atlassian tools (Jira & Confluence)
  • Knowledge: Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53, FISMA requirements, and OWASP Top 10.
  • Certifications: Active CompTIA Security+ CE preferred; CISSP, CEH, or cloud-related certifications are a plus.
  • 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.

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

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.
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