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Senior Consultant I, Cybersecurity

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Washington, DC 🇺🇸 Remote

Washington, DC

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$100k - $120k/yr Full time Senior Assessment And Authorization Consultant

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Job Description

The Senior Consultant I, Cybersecurity at American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) provides cybersecurity technical expertise across multiple engagements. This role supports delivery quality on schedule and within budget, contributes to client relationships and proposal activities, and involves frequent travel to client sites (50%+), despite being based in Washington, DC (remote).

Key Responsibilities

Deliver cybersecurity expertise across project tasks to ensure quality services are provided on schedule and within the available budget, aligned to customer requirements, with frequent status updates to the project manager.
Support the project manager by defining and sequencing tasks, estimating task duration, and contributing to a project schedule under the project management plan.
Review project management plans to understand scope, schedule, and assigned work authorization.
Plan and schedule client meetings and participate in client and internal project team meetings.
Conduct research and data analysis, including customer or stakeholder analyses.
Prepare written deliverables such as documents, reports, and presentations, including drafting reports, developing conclusions and recommendations, and supporting client presentations and oral briefing efforts.
Track and report hours spent executing projects.
Collaborate across levels to contribute to reports and deliverables, manage multiple assignments, meet agreed deadlines, and adapt to changing client demands.
Perform quality assurance on project deliverables.
Support multiple client engagements involving NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Support multiple client engagements involving Assessment and Authorization (A&A).
Support client engagements for security control implementation and validation, and cyber compliance reviews and inspection support.
Support vulnerability assessment, scanning, and remediation.
Support secure configuration, patching, and system hardening.
Prepare and maintain cybersecurity artifacts such as SSPs, POA&Ms, policies, procedures, risk documentation, and assessment support materials.
Review systems, architectures, and documentation against requirements including NIST, DoD, DON, NAVSEA, MSC, and client-specific cybersecurity requirements.
Assist business development by developing relationships with existing customers to support new opportunities for current and/or additional services, including learning ABS Consulting cybersecurity products and services.
Meet with new and existing clients, actively listen to needs, and communicate client requirements to project managers and supervisors, including emerging threats, regulatory changes, compliance drivers, and technology requirements.
Review published reports and news articles about existing and potential clients to support customer intelligence.
Participate in proposal development and proposal writing; represent ABS Consulting and support promotion of products and services.
Support marketing activities, including conference presentations and technical whitepapers, and network to meet potential clients.
Maintain relationships with clients and key decision makers to help identify new business opportunities.

Travel and Work Location

While the position is remote, regular travel (50%+) to client sites and project locations is a core part of the role.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
5+ years of relevant professional experience.
Must have or be able to get and maintain an Active Security Clearance.
Ability to gain, retain, comprehend, and transfer knowledge to other team members.
Ability to mentor and coach less experienced consultants and support development of technical skills in others.
Ability to actively listen to client needs, determine context, ask probing questions, retain information for future use, and respond with practical solutions.
Ability to utilize established rapport and technical expertise with existing clients to facilitate development of new business.
Must understand departmental goals and hold self accountable for commitments and high standards.
Demonstrate strong time management skills.
Hands-on experience with NIST Risk Management Framework and NIST SP 800-53.
Experience supporting DoD assessment and authorization activities.
Experience with vulnerability assessment and scanning tools such as Tenable Nessus, ACAS, or Security Center.
Understanding of TCP/IP networking and troubleshooting.
Experience with Windows and Linux security concepts, patching, and configuration management.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certification.
Familiarity with eMASS, HBSS, VRAM, DADMS, and TWMS.
Experience with Python or PowerShell.
Experience with Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), shipboard, afloat, Navy, MSC, or NAVSEA environments.
Ability to obtain working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management System.

Technologies

NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
NIST SP 800-53
Assessment and Authorization (A&A)
Tenable Nessus
ACAS
Security Center
eMASS
HBSS
VRAM
DADMS
TWMS
TCP/IP networking
Windows
Linux
Python
PowerShell
Operational Technology (OT)
Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

Reporting and Security

Reports to a manager, director, or executive-level position (no direct reports).
U.S. Citizenship required for roles supporting government contracts.

Compensation

USD 100,000 - 120,000 per year.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

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1mo ago

Manager Cybersecurity 1

Northrop Grumman Baltimore, MD

Baltimore, MD

1mo ago Closed

$116k - $173k/yr Full time Manager Assessment And Authorization Enterprise Risk

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 7, 2026).

Job Description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Manager Cybersecurity 1 to lead a squad of Information System Security Professionals delivering classified solutions onsite in Linthicum, MD, with operations based in Baltimore, MD. The position requires a current Top Secret clearance and includes travel up to 10 percent.

Responsibilities

Direct a team of cybersecurity professionals tasked with assessing systems and networks within a secure enclave.
Create and oversee stringent program control processes that reduce risk and support system Assessment and Authorization (A and A). This encompasses process support, analysis, coordination, security certification testing, documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology studies, inspections, and periodic audits.
Lead the implementation of required government policy including DAAG, JSIG, and ICDs to ensure compliance. Develop tailoring recommendations and manage the documentation and execution of process activities.
Perform analyses to validate established security requirements and identify additional safeguards and requirements.
Lead the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in tests, results analysis, and generation of required reports.
Document the results of A&A and inspection activities, along with any technical or corrective actions, and collaborate with the security team to submit responses to the appropriate cognizant authority. Periodically review audits for each system and ensure corrective actions are resolved.
Foster an environment focused on individual development, teamwork, effective performance management, open communication, financial stewardship, and resource utilization.
Ensure the team adheres to Northrop Grumman’s policies and procedures, maintaining accuracy and completeness in support of those guidelines.
Interact with internal executives, the CIDO Program Management Office, and customers on significant technical matters, often requiring cross-organizational coordination.

Requirements

Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience is required.
Candidates must hold a current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (at a minimum), including a closed investigation date within the last 6 years, or be enrolled in the U.S. Government Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program to be considered.

Technologies

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements
9/80 work schedule
Health insurance
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
401k matching
Annual bonuses
Long Term Incentives
Discretionary bonus

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available

Clearance Required For Start

Yes

Clearance Type

Top Secret

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time

Salary

Primary level salary range: $115,500.00 - $173,300.00

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