IT Cybersecurity Senior Consultant

Kearney & Company is hiring an IT Cybersecurity Senior Consultant to support a high-visibility federal CFO office in Springfield, VA (onsite). This role combines standards-based security advisory work with hands-on support across authorization, continuous monitoring, risk management, and incident response activities within federal compliance frameworks.

Compensation for this position is USD 103,000 - 180,000 per year. The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage, retirement planning options, wellness support, and paid time off.

What you’ll do

• Conduct research and ongoing monitoring of relevant standards, policies, and guidance to generate recommendations for integrating security expectations into project execution
• Identify and monitor risks across project execution activities
• Proactively support day-to-day task execution aligned to the project plan, ATO schedule, audit or assessment schedule, or customer direction
• Build and maintain working relationships with system owners, system integrators, and technical federal points of contact
• Provide technical expertise in system security and architecture in the context of applicable IT controls and functional and operational requirements
• Develop and support implementation of IT and system-related policies and processes
• Deliver innovative, tech-enabled recommendations to project leadership to improve solutions for customers
• Respond to data calls from internal and external stakeholders
• Create and manage Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) as needed
• Support OMB A-123 ITGC compliance efforts
• Perform continuous monitoring activities
• Develop and maintain Authority to Operate packages and other system-related documentation
• Support or lead incident response and reporting for specified systems
• Lead or support development and learning for junior team members

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, management, or another related field
• Minimum 6 years of experience with federal systems and IT architecture
• Familiarity with NIST standards, including NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
• Familiarity with FISMA and FISCAM
• Experience preparing for and supporting federal IT audits and responding to audit findings
• Experience creating and managing POA&Ms
• Experience developing or eliciting technical and functional requirements for information systems
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in business terms for management and senior leaders
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment without direct supervision
• Strong analytical skills and listening ability, with capacity to coach and mentor others
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
• Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable)

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with, or certification in, Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of federal travel systems and regulations
• Supporting existing federal information systems IT remediation
• Certification such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or equivalent

Tools and standards you’ll work with

• NIST and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
• FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002)
• FISCAM (Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual)
• OMB A-123 ITGC

EEO Notice: Kearney & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local laws. For requests related to accessibility of the website or modification of the application or interview process due to a disability, call 703-236-2391 or email [email protected].

FMLA: Kearney & Company provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. Military family leave is available for up to 26 weeks under FMLA.

EPPA: The Employee Polygraph Protection Act prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests for pre-employment screening or during employment. Kearney & Company adheres to EPPA requirements.