IT 'Cyber Security Consultant

GH Office: Tysons Corner, VA (Headquarters)

Guidehouse

Guidehouse is the only scaled advisory consultancy in the world to fully integrate commercial and public or government businesses within each of our industry segments because complex problems require both perspectives to address and outwit.

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Job Family:

IT Cyber Security (Digital)


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

  • Proofread and format technical and policy documents.
  • Refresh and establish cybersecurity policies and procedures. 
  • Advise clients in cybersecurity and privacy controls and regulations including various NIST frameworks and FISMA.
  • Interpret security control intent and apply to technologies and processes.
  • Assist client in identifying and mitigating security risks in government cloud environments.
  • Actively participate on cybersecurity consulting engagements and work with a team and the client to deliver the highest quality of work.
  • Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in IT general controls and cybersecurity.
  • Work across multiple stakeholders to understand business needs, concerns, and risks.
  • Analyze problems, apply quantitative analytical approaches, communicate effectively and confidently, work well in team environment. 
  • Create high quality presentations and reports to effectively communicate project findings.


What You Will Need:

  • Demonstrated understanding of functional cybersecurity concepts like risk management, IT audit, or comparable domain..
  • Strong time and project management skills.


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or comparable degree.
  • Familiarity with federal government clients
  • Experience in cybersecurity risk management, IT audit, or comparable domain.
  • Cybersecurity certifications (Security+, CISA, CISSP, CEH)
  • Experience with managing/supporting and/or knowledge of cybersecurity or high value asset program.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.


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

  • Parental Leave

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Care.com annual membership

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.


Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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Tags: Audits CEH CISA CISSP Clearance Clearance Required Cloud FISMA NIST NIST Frameworks Privacy Risk management

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