Senior Security Configuration Management Analyst

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What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is looking for an experienced professional with experience in building, managing, and controlling the secure configurations of information systems for federal organizations.  Your duties will include managing and controlling secure configurations of over 200 information systems for a federal client with a critical and high-profile mission in accordance with NIST 800-128 guidance and applicable federal and organizational policies to enable security and facilitate the management of risk.  You will use Security-Focused Configuration Management (SecCM) to build on the general concepts, processes, and activities of configuration management by attention on the implementation and maintenance of the established security requirements of the organization and systems. You will ensure information security configuration management requirements are integrated into (or complement) existing organizational configuration management processes (e.g., business functions, applications, products) and information systems.

Additional SecCM duties and activities include:

• Identification and recording of configurations that impact the security posture of the system and the organization.

• The consideration of security risks in approving the initial configuration.

• The analysis of security implications of changes to the system configuration.

• Documentation of the approved/implemented changes.

• Qualitative and quantitative research to support work assignments for meeting the deliverable objective.

• Qualitative and quantitative analyses for assigned tasks.

• Compilation of research, findings, and other information into written formats such as white papers, reports, presentations, and other forms of technical documentation

• Participation in policy development for configuration management.

• Configuration management planning and management.

• Configuration identification.

• Configuration management and IT security audits.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET federal security clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

• FIVE (5) or more years managing large security projects (cost, schedule, and performance). 

• The ability to obtain a DOD 8570 Level 1 certification within 6 months of employment, if not already obtained.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Current DOD 8570 Level 1 certification.

• Broad knowledge of cybersecurity threats. 

• Broad knowledge of information system technologies. 

• Experience developing security policy. 

• Experience with online research techniques.

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 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.

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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.