Information Systems Security Officer

Job Family:

Cyber Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret (TS)

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

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What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED Top Secret federal or DoD security clearance; must UPGRADE and MAINTAIN a Top Secret Federal with SCI (TS/SCI) or DoD security clearance

• Bachelor’s Degree; FOUR (4) years’ of additional experience related to IT Security, Information Security/Assurance and/or Cybersecurity may be 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 $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 an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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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