Senior Cybersecurity and Compliance Consultant (Federal Programs)

Arc Aspicio

$108K — $140K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-8 years of cybersecurity and facility security experience at a Government-program level
  • Experience engaging senior clients and stakeholders in complex environments
  • Ability to thrive in dynamic and ambiguous situations while managing multiple projects
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with potential for leadership
  • Proficiency with Microsoft products and collaboration tools like SharePoint
  • Desire to engage in consulting and company initiatives
  • Must have or ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement information security policies at a Government program level
  • Conduct audits and manage security documentation and processes
  • Develop criteria to assess compliance with Government security policies
  • Analyze the security posture of existing programs to recommend improvements
  • Coordinate risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in systems
  • Contribute to enhancing cybersecurity protocols with new techniques
  • Provide technical leadership on security in network and systems design

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Flexible hybrid work environment with remote options
  • Engagement in company events and special projects
  • Focus on team collaboration and outstanding client service
  • Competitive benefits package contributing to Total Rewards
Full Job Description
The Senior Cybersecurity and Compliance Consultant (Federal Programs) supports complex technology programs with our clients and oversees, manages, tracks, and reports on Government program-level information security to protect systems and facilities/infrastructure. They have experienceon complex mission-critical programs and the ability to closely collaborate with Government leaders, facility managers, software development teams, and Government security offices.

Arc Aspicio is currently working in a hybrid work environment where work will be performed at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely. All candidates must live in the Washington, DC area at the time of employment.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and implement information security policies and procedures at a Government program level, consisting of a portfolio of applications, facilities, and infrastructure
  • Directly interact with Program Leadership and Project Leads to conduct audits, manage security assets, documentation, processes, and procedures
  • Develop assessment criteria to evaluate compliance with Government-wide information security policy directives
  • Analyze and evaluate the security posture of existing programs and work with leads to implement changes and improvements
  • Coordinate and conduct risk assessments to identify areas of potential vulnerability in systems and infrastructure used throughout the program
  • Identify and contribute to new processes, techniques, and procedures to upgrade and enhance cyber-security protocols
  • Provide technical advice and leadership on security aspects of network and systems design to promote implementation of appropriate systems security applications and policies
  • Communicate security status, risk, actions, and initiatives with Government leadership
  • Collaborate with our clients to solve tough problems, delivering outstanding client service, and achieving mission results
  • Apply excellent consulting, business analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to our team and our clients
  • Assists ISSO with responsibilities as required

Required Qualifications
  • 6-8 years of relevant cybersecurity and facility security experience in overseeing and interacting within a portfolio of security assets and systems at a Government-program level that involves multiple systems and facilities
  • Direct experience with senior clients and stakeholder engagement and delivering work products for clients in a complex environment
  • Proven to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
  • Outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills and strong leadership potential
  • Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
  • Technologically savvy, especially with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools like SharePoint
  • Desire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects
  • Ability to work in the Washington, DC metro area and travel to different locations
  • Clearance: US Citizenship only (no dual citizenship)
  • Currently holds or has the ability to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance
  • Education: Bachelor's degree
  • Critical Skills: Executive presence, entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, collaborative mind-set, excellent problem-solving skills, and interest in working in a consulting firm. Interest in working on assignments outside of one project is strongly desired

Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certified

Applying to Arc Aspicio: Our recruiting process is very competitive. Therefore, we ask that you submit a brief, tailored cover letter to tell us what you are looking for in a company and why you would be a great fit for a consulting firm in this role. Cover letters are essential so we can understand your interest and experience relevant to consulting.

Total Rewards: Salary is just one element of our Total Rewards which includes compensation, benefits, bonuses, professional development, and other career opportunities. The projected salary range for this position is $108,000 - $140,000. This range takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets and expertise, experience, education, training, certifications, contract and client requirements (if applicable), and other business and organizational needs. At Arc Aspicio, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Our positions are based in the DC metro area and require employees to live in DC, VA, and MD within commuting distance of our client sites and DC office.

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