Job Family: Cyber Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Secret What You Will Do: - Perform hands-on and advise system development teams, organizations, and clients on cyber governance, risk, and compliance, cloud security, FedRAMP, vulnerability management, policy development, authorization and assessment, and risk management. - Perform comprehensive assessments and reviews of management, operational and technical security controls for audited applications and information systems, subject matter expertise in developing security authorization packages using National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) Publications 800-53A, 800-53, 800-60, 800-30, 800-37, 800-137, FIPS 199, FIPS 200, OMB A-130 Appendix III. - Create and maintain core security artifacts such as System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), checklists, Security Assessment Plan (SAP), and other documentation in support of the FedRAMP Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process for financial systems. - Leverage Security Risk Management skills and various security assessment tools to perform audits and reviews for Security Compliance, FISMA, A-123, SSAE 16, and Assessment and Authorization. - Provided RMF support towards obtaining an ATO for on-prem and cloud-based systems/applications, to include system categorization, security control selection and tailoring, and supporting the security assessment in accordance with Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 199, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-60, and NIST SP 800-63. - Identify and collaborate stakeholders to obtain security authorization, including senior management, IT staff, security personnel such as the Authorizing Official, system owners, Information System Security Officers (ISSO), by highlighting potential threats and vulnerabilities that could impact system security. - Perform security control tailoring and apply required overlays beyond the baseline to mitigate risks to acceptable levels. - Coordinated A&A renewal activities with key stakeholders to maintain proper accreditation throughout the life of the system, and lead activities to meet monthly and yearly FedRAMP continuous monitoring requirements. - Ensured security policies, procedures, recommendations comply with FISMA, NIST, Organizational guidelines and technical best practices. - Develop and deliver solutions for establishing security policies and procedures, evaluating enterprise IT security practices, implementing security controls, and identifying and mitigating security risks. - Perform RMF assessment and engage with System Owners and ISSO, providing guidance of evidence needed for security controls, and documenting findings of assessment. What You Will Need: - Minimum of SEVEN (7) years of experience in cybersecurity or information assurance. - Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. - Cyber certification: Security+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP or CISM - Active and maintained DoD or Federal Secret clearance. - Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. - Communicates effectively and demonstrates leadership role with clients and fellow team members. What Would Be Nice To Have: - Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Certification - Experience managing direct client engagement team to deliver impactful support to Federal clients. - Experience with managing/supporting and/or knowledge of cybersecurity or high value asset program. - Experience developing and maintaining trusted relationships with Federal clients onsite. - Ability to identify obstacles and opportunities that impact the success of plans or initiatives. The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. 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. 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