Gunnison Consulting Group

Role Description The Junior Penetration Tester supports security assessments by planning and executing tests on web applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, and other technologies connected to the client network. Responsibilities include: - Developing test plans - Performing vulnerability and risk analyses - Automating testing processes - Mapping findings to NIST SP 800-53 controls to ensure compliance and improve security posture Conduct security testing of: - IT assets - Web applications - Infrastructure assets and technologies - Mobile applications - Custom developed software implementations - Virtual technologies - COTS products - Cloud implementations - Common application platforms - Other technologies connecting to or interacting with the Judiciary network - Develop and maintain a repeatable methodology for performing security testing - Security test planning should include: - Threat modeling - Mapping business requirements to applicable security requirements - Determining appropriate security controls - Test scenarios and test cases - Develop the Security Test Plans - Perform security testing, vulnerability analysis, and risk analysis in accordance with an industry-proven, repeatable methodology - Evaluate the effectiveness of security controls as they relate to the applicable security controls of the system tested - Relate test results to controls in NIST SP 800-53, as reflected in the JISF - Develop, maintain and use customized testing scripts (testing automation) for individual and team use - Develop and deliver reports as required Qualifications - Knowledge and experience with manual host testing per CIS benchmarks - Strong knowledge of and experience with Burp Suite - 3+ years of experience in the information technology field - Knowledge of and experience with Nessus - Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 - Some penetration testing experience required - Prefer knowledge of and experience with the following tools: - Acunetix - Appdetective - DbVisualizer - Knowledge of NIST SPs and NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) - Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies - Strong attention to detail Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in STEM field preferred - Industry standard certification (e.g. Security+) strongly preferred - Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust required Benefits - 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year - 11 paid Holidays each year - 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year - 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Life and Disability Insurance - Public Transportation Subsidies - Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year!

Description Salary: $115,000 - $125,000/year We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Compliance Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support our Department of State client. This role will support the continued maturation of the customer’s cybersecurity program by contributing expert guidance on cyber policy, compliance, risk management, and operational reporting. The ideal candidate combines deep compliance expertise with strong analytical and data visualization skills to support informed decision-making through metrics and dashboards and to effectively brief senior and executive-level leadership on cybersecurity risk and compliance posture. Duties and Responsibilities - Support the development, interpretation, and implementation of cybersecurity policies and procedures within a secure software development environment, ensuring alignment with applicable security framework series and federal requirements. - Serve as a cybersecurity compliance SME for U.S. Government contracting environments, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and policies and advising stakeholders on their application. - Conduct risk assessments, identify security control gaps and vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigation strategies to strengthen security posture across development and operational environments. - Support compliance monitoring activities, including preparation for audits, assessments, and inspections; assist in identifying findings and contributing to remediation planning and documentation. - Collaborate with security, engineering, and program stakeholders to support the development and delivery of role-based cybersecurity training (e.g., SO, ISSO, ISSM) and security awareness initiatives. - Develop, maintain, and analyze cybersecurity compliance metrics to measure program effectiveness, control performance, and risk trends. - Design and produce cybersecurity dashboards and reports using Power BI, Excel, and related tools, translating complex compliance and risk data into clear, actionable visualizations for technical and non-technical audiences. - Prepare and deliver cybersecurity risk, compliance, and performance briefings for CISO, executive, and senior program leadership, enabling informed decision-making and prioritization. - Act as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders by clearly communicating cybersecurity compliance status, emerging risks, and recommended actions. - Support continuous process improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline compliance tracking, reporting, and documentation within a dynamic software development environment. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. - Minimum of 8 years of experience in cybersecurity compliance, with demonstrated experience supporting U.S. Government contracting and software development environments. - Strong working knowledge of U.S. Government cybersecurity regulations and standards, including NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, DFARS, and related frameworks. - Experience supporting security audits, assessments, or compliance reviews within federal or government-regulated environments. - Proven ability to analyze compliance and security data and translate findings into meaningful metrics, reports, and recommendations. - Proficiency in Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, charts) and experience designing Power BI dashboards or similar data visualization solutions. - Demonstrated experience communicating cybersecurity risk, compliance posture, and program performance to CISO-level, executive, or senior government leadership. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain cybersecurity risks, compliance requirements, and trends to diverse stakeholders. - Detail-oriented and proactive mindset with a strong focus on accuracy, documentation quality, and continuous improvement. Desired Qualifications: - Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent. - Experience with Department of State FAM/FAH, including integration of requirements into system documentation, processes, and compliance artifacts. - Prior experience developing or maintaining executive-level or program-level cybersecurity dashboards. - Familiarity with SDLC-related compliance artifacts (SSP, POA&M, RA, CMF documentation, etc.). Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance required. The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements. Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include: - 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year - 11 paid Holidays each year - 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year - 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Life and Disability Insurance - Public Transportation Subsidies - Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year! Why Join Gunnison? - Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation. - Quality is our top priority. - Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer. - There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow. - We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding. - We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time. In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.

Description * This position is contingent upon a future opening with Gunnison. Salary: $70,000 - $78,000/year The Technical Writer develops and maintains high-quality documentation to support cybersecurity compliance and reporting for client systems. This role ensures clarity, accuracy, and consistency across technical and non-technical audiences. Duties and responsibilities include: - Prepare, edit, and maintain security documentation including SSPs, POA&Ms, security test plans, and assessment reports. - Support version control, ensuring documentation remains accurate and up-to-date. - Translate technical risk and vulnerability findings into plain-language reports for executive stakeholders. - Develop briefing materials, audit packages, and communications for ISSO staff and Government leaders. - Ensure compliance with Department of State formatting and documentation standards. Requirements - 3+ years of technical writing experience, preferably in cybersecurity or federal IT. - Familiarity with NIST RMF, FISMA, and federal IT security documentation. - Strong ability to interpret technical material and write for diverse audiences. - Proficiency with MS Office Suite and documentation management tools. Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance required. The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements. Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include: - 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year - 11 paid Holidays each year - 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year - 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Life and Disability Insurance - Public Transportation Subsidies - Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year! Why Join Gunnison? - Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation. - Quality is our top priority. - Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer. - There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow. - We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding. - We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time. In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.

Description Salary: $63,000 - $73,000/year The Office 365 Engineer is a builder and contributor that creates automations to eliminate tedious manual processes, connecting applications with Microsoft Azure resources and harnessing the power of the Microsoft Office suite to better serve US Tax Court staff. Requirements - US citizenship required. - Minimum of 2 years of experience with PowerPlatform Solutions including PowerAutomate and PowerApps, managing environments, deployments and troubleshooting. - Strong experience with Microsoft Dataverse. - Minimum of 2 years of experience managing SharePoint Sites. - Ability to integrate RESTful APIs endpoints for a client to fetch and manipulate data. - Experience with Azure Functions. - Bachelors or equivalent work experience. - Continuous Learning: have an eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies, frameworks, and best practices within Microsoft 365. - Technology Knowledge: maintain knowledge and skills on existing and emerging agile best practices, technologies relevant to supported projects, security best practices, etc. - PowerShell: Experience and proficiency for integrating with Azure AD, bulk updates across Office 365 services, managing Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams configurations, and automating administrative tasks. - JavaScript/TypeScript: Experience and proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript. - Python: Experience and familiarity with using Python for building automation scripts or performing data analysis. - Version Control: Experience with version control systems like Git for collaborative development and managing codebase changes. - Microsoft/Azure Services: Developed understanding with core Microsoft 365 and Azure Services: Azure Active Directory / Azure Entra PowerPlatform solutions Dataverse Enterprise Applications SharePoint - Debugging and Testing: Proficiency in debugging applications as well as writing unit and integration tests using libraries like Jest, React Testing Library, and pytest. Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements. Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include: - 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year - 11 paid Holidays each year - 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year - 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Life and Disability Insurance - Public Transportation Subsidies - Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year! Why Join Gunnison? - Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation. - Quality is our top priority. - Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer. - There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow. - We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding. - We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position. Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time. In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.

Description Salary: $90,000 - $96,000/year Duties and Responsibilities - Provide technical support of Cornerstone OnDemand Performance, Learning, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking and Reporting 2.0 for the US House of Representatives as a member of the Enterprise Architecture team. - Work with stakeholders to evaluate and leverage existing and new functionality within Cornerstone to increase the benefits of the application for the House. - Work with business partners to prepare for Cornerstone quarterly releases and consult on ways to best leverage existing and upcoming system functionality to optimize the user and administrator experience. - Perform system troubleshooting and issue escalation/support tickets with the vendor. - Perform daily user management including the reconciliation of new pending users and quality assurance preparation of daily user and position files. - Create and perform data upload and migration tasks for performance migration and requisition posting. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Web Design, or a related field is highly desirable; in place of a bachelor’s degree, equivalent work experience will be strongly considered. - Ability to assess verbal and written requirements from customers and transform them into interactive designs and project artifacts. - Ability to design website themes on the Drupal 10/11 platform. - Excellent HTML/SCSS/SASS skills; ability to plan and design responsive sites for multiple viewports. - Experience with CMS/publishing platforms such as Drupal. - Solid knowledge of Photoshop or Illustrator; skilled at converting layered design files into HTML/SASS or Drupal themes. - Understanding effective front-end development techniques and tools, such as JavaScript, PHP, HTML5, and SASS. - Understanding of the version control system Git. - Understanding the basics of 508 compliance. - Adept at multi-tasking in a fast-paced, high-profile environment. - Ability to evolve skill sets and quickly adopt innovative technologies. - Equally comfortable working on a project team as well as independently. - Organization and attention to detail; professional communication (written and verbal) abilities. Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements. Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include: - 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year - 11 paid Holidays each year - 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year - 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Life and Disability Insurance - Public Transportation Subsidies - Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year! Why Join Gunnison? - Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation. - Quality is our top priority. - Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer. - There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow. - We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding. - We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time. In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.

Description Salary: $115,000 - $125,000/year We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Compliance Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support our Department of State client. This role will support the continued maturation of the customer’s cybersecurity program by contributing expert guidance on cyber policy, compliance, risk management, and operational reporting. The ideal candidate combines deep compliance expertise with strong analytical and data visualization skills to support informed decision-making through metrics and dashboards. Duties and Responsibilities - Support the development, interpretation, and implementation of cybersecurity policies and procedures within a secure software development environment, ensuring alignment with applicable security framework series and federal requirements. - Serve as a cybersecurity compliance SME for U.S. Government contracting environments, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and policies and advising stakeholders on their application. - Conduct risk assessments, identify security control gaps and vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigation strategies to strengthen security posture across development and operational environments. - Support compliance monitoring activities, including preparation for audits, assessments, and inspections; assist in identifying findings and contributing to remediation planning and documentation. - Collaborate with security, engineering, and program stakeholders to support the development and delivery of role-based cybersecurity training (e.g., SO, ISSO, ISSM) and security awareness initiatives. - Develop, maintain, and analyze cybersecurity compliance metrics to measure program effectiveness, control performance, and risk trends. - Design and produce cybersecurity dashboards and reports using Power BI, Excel, and related tools, translating complex compliance and risk data into clear, actionable visualizations for technical and non-technical audiences. - Support continuous process improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline compliance tracking, reporting, and documentation within a dynamic software development environment. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. - Minimum of 8 years of experience in cybersecurity compliance, with demonstrated experience supporting U.S. Government contracting and software development environments. - Strong working knowledge of U.S. Government cybersecurity regulations and standards, including NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, DFARS, and related frameworks. - Experience supporting security audits, assessments, or compliance reviews within federal or government-regulated environments. - Proven ability to analyze compliance and security data and translate findings into meaningful metrics, reports, and recommendations. - Proficiency in Excel (data analysis, pivot tables, charts) and experience designing Power BI dashboards or similar data visualization solutions. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain cybersecurity risks, compliance requirements, and trends to diverse stakeholders. - Detail-oriented and proactive mindset with a strong focus on accuracy, documentation quality, and continuous improvement. Desired Qualifications: - Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent. - Experience with Department of State FAM/FAH, including integration of requirements into system documentation, processes, and compliance artifacts. - Prior experience developing or maintaining executive-level or program-level cybersecurity dashboards. - Familiarity with SDLC-related compliance artifacts (SSP, POA&M, RA, CMF documentation, etc.). Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance required. The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements. Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include: - 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year - 11 paid Holidays each year - 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year - 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Life and Disability Insurance - Public Transportation Subsidies - Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year! Why Join Gunnison? - Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation. - Quality is our top priority. - Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer. - There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow. - We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding. - We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time. In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.

Description Salary: $70,000 - $75,000/year The ISSO provides system-level security expertise and serves as the principal advisor to system owners on cybersecurity compliance, risk, and operations. This role ensures systems maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) and adhere to Department and federal requirements. Duties and responsibilities include: - Implement and document security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 and RMF. - Manage the full RMF lifecycle, including security categorization, control selection, implementation, testing, and continuous monitoring. - Develop, maintain, and submit security documentation including SSPs, SARs, and POA&Ms. - Conduct security scans, vulnerability assessments, and compliance testing. - Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and evidence. - Identify, document, and track vulnerabilities and remediation plans. - Serve as the central point of contact for system-level cybersecurity matters. Requirements - 5+ years of ISSO or equivalent cybersecurity role experience. - In-depth knowledge of NIST RMF, FISMA, and CISA directives. - Proficiency with vulnerability management and risk assessment tools. - Strong documentation and reporting skills. Clearance Requirement: Active Secret clearance required. The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements. Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include: - 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year - 11 paid Holidays each year - 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year - 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Life and Disability Insurance - Public Transportation Subsidies - Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year! Why Join Gunnison? - Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation. - Quality is our top priority. - Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer. - There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow. - We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding. - We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time. In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.

Role Description This position is contingent on a future opening with Gunnison. Salary: $155,000-$165,000 Work location: Remote. Candidates must be local to the DC area in case of on-site meetings in Rockville, Maryland. The Development and Test Environment Lead oversees the setup, operation, and optimization of development and pre-production environments to ensure they accurately reflect production conditions. Key responsibilities include: - Establishing, monitoring, and maintaining development and pre-production environments so they remain aligned with production configurations. - Coordinating activities across development, pre-production, and production environments to ensure smooth transitions, consistent configuration management, and effective collaboration among technical teams. - Supporting test lifecycle activities, including aiding testers with test strategy development, overseeing test execution, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and analyzing and reporting test outcomes. - Driving environment automation, such as designing automation frameworks, developing scripts, and integrating with CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment and testing processes. - Serving as a liaison between release/deployment functions and technical teams responsible for workstation, server, and maintenance operations to ensure efficient promotion of changes through the delivery pipeline. Qualifications - US Citizenship required. - Ability to set up, monitor and maintain Development and Pre-Production environments to accurately mirror the Production environment. - Strong leadership and management skills to include the ability to coordinate activities between the NRC’s Development, Pre-Production and Production environments. - Ability to support testers during the development of testing strategies and plans, test execution to include ensuring quality standards, as well as, analysis and reporting on test results. - Understanding of various testing types (functional, performance, security) and testing methodologies. - Proficiency in automation to include but not limited to design frameworks, scripting (Java, Python, etc.), and integration with CI/CD. - Experience acting as a liaison between the release and deployment team and other teams associated with workstation and server M&O. - A high-level of experience and skill relevant to the role. - Strong project management skills; experience in organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from the envisioning stage through to implementation, involving internal personnel, Contractors, and vendors; ability to analyze project needs and determine resources needed to meet objectives in a fast paced, high pressure and relatively complex technical environment. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels. - High standards of respect for individuals, excellence, and service to the customer. - Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. Benefits - 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year - 11 paid Holidays each year - 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year - 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Life and Disability Insurance - Public Transportation Subsidies - Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year!

Description *This position is contingent on a future opening with Gunnison. Salary: $160,000-$170,000 Work location: Remote. Candidates must be local to the DC area in case of on-site meetings in Rockville, Maryland. The Senior Cloud Architect will provide subject matter expertise to a federal customer on a range of cloud service implementation, configuration, migration, delivery, and performance management activities. This individual will support the development of specific compute, storage, network, security, and other architectures and designs required for continuing adoption of cloud services. They lead the design, engineering, and optimization of complex cloud environments, developing scalable architectures, automation frameworks, and monitoring solutions that support enterprise applications and infrastructure. This role troubleshoots advanced cloud, network, and identity-related issues; implements performance and cost-optimization strategies; and ensures cloud platforms adhere to security, compliance, and operational best practices. Acting as a senior technical authority, the architect collaborates across engineering, security, and operations teams to support cloud migrations, implement infrastructure-as-code patterns, refine alerting and observability, and guide the adoption of modern cloud services and architectures that enhance resilience, efficiency, and operational readiness. Requirements - US Citizenship required - In-depth knowledge of infrastructure operations approaches and principles. - Direct experience implementing cloud management solutions to automate service use and monitoring. - Experience designing, configuring, and optimizing use of cloud services and related network connection mechanisms to support an organization’s infrastructure and application services requirements. - Experience supporting changes to development, testing, deployment, and configuration management processes consistent with a DevOps approach. - Experience evaluating service designs and alternatives to achieve an organization’s desired balance of performance, risk, and cost. - Experience and expertise implementing and maintaining cloud management solutions including initial and ongoing configuration of related automation, notifications, and reporting capabilities. - Experience working with a variety of legacy applications and platforms and working with application teams to implement or migrate associated components to cloud services. - Experience identifying and troubleshooting cloud service events and issues as well as working with cloud service providers to efficiently solve issues or implement workarounds. - A high-level of experience and skill relevant to the role - Strong project management skills; experience in organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from the envisioning stage through to implementation, involving internal personnel, Contractors, and vendors; ability to analyze project needs and determine resources needed to meet objectives in a fast paced, high pressure and relatively complex technical environment - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels - High standards of respect for individuals, excellence, and service to the customer Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements. Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include: - 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year - 11 paid Holidays each year - 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year - 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Life and Disability Insurance - Public Transportation Subsidies - Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year! Why Join Gunnison? - Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation. - Quality is our top priority. - Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer. - There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow. - We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding. - We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time. In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.

Description *This position is contingent on a future opening with Gunnison. Salary: $155,000-$165,000 Work location: Remote. Candidates must be local to the DC area in case of on-site meetings in Rockville, Maryland. The ICAM Lead directs the strategy, operation, and continuous improvement of an organization’s Identity, Credential, and Access Management ecosystem, overseeing identity lifecycle processes, credential technologies (including PKI, PIV-like tokens, and one-time-password systems), and both logical and physical access controls. This role provides expert guidance on authentication and authorization architectures, maintains and enhances identity platforms such as identity governance systems and directory services, ensures alignment with federal-level security standards and industry best practices, leads Tier 3 troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for complex access issues, and collaborates across cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to integrate ICAM capabilities into broader enterprise architectures, Zero Trust initiatives, and ongoing modernization efforts. Requirements - US Citizenship required - Experience successfully interpreting and applying FIPS 201, HSPD-12, OMB memorandums, NIST publications, and CIO Council papers to active ICAM services covering more than 5,000 users spread throughout the United States. - Experience applying general subject matter expertise and consultative support related specifically to ICAM functions, technologies, approaches, and industry direction. - Knowledge of how to translate ICAM expertise into successfully resolving Tier 3 ICAM Support Incidents. - Experience with and advanced technical knowledge of PKI, including SSL certificates. - Experience with and advanced technical knowledge of authentication technologies including Windows integrated authentication, OTP, and federated authentication solutions. - Experience performing proactive Federal Agency level ICAM architecture planning and implementation activities. - A high-level of experience and skill relevant to the role - Strong project management skills; experience in organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from the envisioning stage through to implementation, involving internal personnel, Contractors, and vendors; ability to analyze project needs and determine resources needed to meet objectives in a fast paced, high pressure and relatively complex technical environment - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels - High standards of respect for individuals, excellence, and service to the customer Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements. Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include: - 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year - 11 paid Holidays each year - 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year - 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Life and Disability Insurance - Public Transportation Subsidies - Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year! Why Join Gunnison? - Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation. - Quality is our top priority. - Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer. - There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow. - We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding. - We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time. In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.