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Cybersecurity Consultant

Guidehouse McLean, VA

McLean, VA

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$85k - $141k/yr Full time Cyber Risk Management Cybersecurity Tools Information Security

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Job Description

Guidehouse supports cybersecurity professionals with a comprehensive total rewards package, competitive compensation, and flexible benefits designed to help you thrive in a diverse and supportive workplace. This onsite role in McLean, VA offers an annual salary range of USD 85,000 - 141,000 and the opportunity to deliver practical cyber risk management across client systems.

Responsibilities

Lead cyber risk management efforts across a portfolio of client applications.
Own the end-to-end POA&M lifecycle, including creation, tracking, validation, and closure of identified security weaknesses.
Prioritize remediation activities using risk severity, compliance requirements, and operational impact.
Conduct regular POA&M status reviews and coordinate with system owners and O&M teams to monitor milestone progress.
Perform BIAs to identify critical systems, functions, dependencies, and recovery time/objectives.
Collaborate with stakeholders to validate system criticality and align with continuity and contingency planning requirements.
Build and maintain strong working relationships across business, engineering, and security teams to validate fixes, resolve blockers, and support timely remediation.
Prepare reports and briefings for leadership and federal oversight stakeholders.
Provide cyber subject matter expertise during information security audits and assessments.
Maintain and update BIA documentation as system architecture and mission priorities evolve.

Requirements

Minimum two (2) years of overall work experience.
Experience in cybersecurity or IT risk management; candidates with cybersecurity risk management focus are preferred.
Hands-on experience with GRC platforms.
Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53, FISMA requirements, and 800-37.
Strong communication and analytical thinking, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “PUBLIC TRUST”. Approved adjudication of the PUBLIC TRUST is required prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY and an active HHS/NIH clearance are preferred.

Technologies

GRC platforms, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, 800-37
Power BI, MITRE ATT&CK, EPSS, CVSS v3

Benefits

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

Additional Information

Job Family: Cyber Consulting
Travel Required: Up to 25%
Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust
Minimum Experience: 2 years

What Would Be Nice To Have

Experience developing automated data pipelines or integrating APIs into Power BI dashboards.
Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and vulnerability prioritization methodologies (e.g., EPSS, CVSS v3).
Prior experience supporting a federal agency or working in a Public Health environment.
Active CompTIA Security+ CE preferred; CISSP, CEH, or cloud-related certifications are a plus.

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