Cybersecurity Compliance Senior Consultant

Posted:
10/16/2024, 7:02:42 AM

Location(s):
District of Columbia, United States ⋅ Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Consulting

Job Family:

Cyber Consulting


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Cybersecurity Compliance Senior Consultant who will be responsible for providing cybersecurity audit preparation, execution, and remediation management for a classified network service provider.

Responsibilities include the following:

  • Researching and analyzing federal and intelligence community IT and cybersecurity compliance requirements including NIST standards, FISMA requirements, Intelligence Community Directives and Standards, and Center for National Security Systems (CNSS) Instructions.

  • Supporting execution of compliance self-assessments.

  • Creation and maintenance of self assessment reports that capture current compliance states, remediation plans, and resourcing requirements.

  • Performing compliance gap analyses and developing Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) to address compliance gaps.

  • Developing audit preparation roadmaps and POAMs.

  • Supporting execution of audit preparation roadmaps and POAM tasks.

  • Identification of compliance artifact and evidence requirements.

  • Creation of reports and artifact packages to be delivered to auditors.

  • Audit execution management, including communication with and direct interaction with auditors, management of audit schedules and events, and coordination of status reporting to leadership.

  • Analysis of audit results and creation of remediation POAMs.

  • Preparation of POAM progress reports for cybersecurity and executive leadership.


What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • THREE (3) years of work experience in cybersecurity


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience as a federal cybersecurity auditor

  • Professional certifications such as CISM or CISA, or master’s degree in cybersecurity or technical management

  • Experience implementing technical security controls in accordance with compliance standards

  • Experience evaluating technical security controls

  • Demonstrated experience executing cybersecurity and IT audits or inspections

  • Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate cybersecurity and IT compliance requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to support multidisciplinary IT or cybersecurity initiatives and projects

  • Strong technical communication and writing skills

The annual salary range for this position is $109,100.00-$163,700.00. 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.


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