Information Systems Security Officer

Client Office: Washington, DC, United States

Full Time Clearance required USD 82K - 123K

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:

Cyber Consulting


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:
Guidehouse is seeking a Information Systems Security Officer that will work with the team to review the IT infrastructure of a federal agency. Your duties include:

  • Taking proactive security measures, assessing risks, and responding to security breaches.
  • Monitor networks, databases, and computer systems and create a risk management plan for IT systems.
  • Assessing security practices and procedures.
  • Coordinate penetration tests to test the effectiveness of current security systems.
  • Ensuring the implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with the Security Plan (SP) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies.
  • Help stakeholders with risk assessments, advise them on any known risks, and always make sure their environments are secure
     

What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance
  • Bachelor’s Degree; OR FOUR (4) years’ of experience related to IT Security or Information Security or Information Assurance and/or Cybersecurity may used in lieu of a bachelors 
  • ONE (1) or more years of experience related to IT Security or Information Security or Information Assurance and/or Cybersecurity
  • Experience supporting customers client-facing

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • An ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET/SCI federal security clearance
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Extensive experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and 800-37
  • Experience creating and updating Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) artifacts such as FIPS 199, Contingency Plans (CP), Contingency Plan Tests (CPT), and System Security Plans (SSP).
  • Understanding of other security frameworks like FedRAMP, HIPAA, and ISO  2700x.

The annual salary range for this position is $82,500.00-$123,700.00. 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 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: Clearance Clearance Required FedRAMP HIPAA IT infrastructure Risk assessment Risk management RMF Security assessment Security Clearance System Security Plan Top Secret TS/SCI

Perks/benefits: Career development Competitive pay Flexible spending account Health care Insurance Medical leave Parental leave Salary bonus Team events

Region: North America
Country: United States

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