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Cybersecurity Consultant

Guidehouse McLean, VA

McLean, VA

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$85k - $141k/yr Full time Analytics Business Analytics Business Intelligence

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Job Description

Guidehouse’s cybersecurity practice in McLean, VA is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Consultant to lead risk management across a portfolio of client applications. This onsite role emphasizes guiding the POA&M lifecycle, performing business impact analyses, and steering remediation efforts to strengthen security posture while coordinating with business, engineering, and security teams. The position offers a salary range of USD 85,000 to 141,000 per year and requires a bachelor’s degree with at least three years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Lead cyber risk management across a portfolio of client applications.
Oversee end-to-end POA&M lifecycle, including creation, tracking, validation, and closure of identified security weaknesses.
Prioritize remediation activities based on risk severity, compliance requirements, and operational impact.
Conduct regular POA&M status reviews and coordinate with system owners and O&M teams to track 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 with 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 in alignment with evolving system architecture and mission priorities.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust; candidates must obtain approved adjudication prior to onboarding. Active Public Trust or Suitability with an active HHS/NIH clearance is preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of cybersecurity or IT risk management experience; candidates with a focus on cybersecurity risk management are preferred.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.
Hands-on experience with GRC platforms.
Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53, FISMA requirements, and 800-37.
Strong communication and analytical thinking; ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.

Technologies

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

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

Job Family

Cyber Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

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Technology Cybersecurity Managing Consultant

Guidehouse McLean, VA

McLean, VA

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$130k - $216k/yr Full time Manager Cloud Platforms Cybersecurity Tools

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Job Description

Technology cybersecurity managing consultant leading teams on cybersecurity program support, cloud security, Zero Trust Architecture, and modernization initiatives for clients.

Responsibilities

Provide cybersecurity subject matter expertise to optimize clients' current security tooling and platforms, including SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management.
Evaluate tools, configurations, and processes to identify gaps, redundancies, and opportunities for optimization, delivering actionable recommendations.
Lead and mentor cybersecurity teams, offering technical direction, quality oversight, and coaching to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
Oversee daily cybersecurity operations, including monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and ongoing improvement initiatives.
Assist in designing and implementing Zero Trust Architecture aligned with federal guidance (NIST SP 800-207, CISA ZT maturity model).
Contribute to modernization of enterprise cybersecurity architecture, including roadmaps, maturity assessments, and implementation planning.
Advise on cloud security architecture, compliance requirements, and risk mitigation strategies during secure cloud migrations across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Incorporate security controls and DevSecOps into cloud and application modernization to enable secure-by-design deployments.
Work with client stakeholders to align cybersecurity strategy with mission objectives, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical leadership across engagements, develop deliverables, communicate findings, and drive implementation of recommended solutions.
Keep current on threats, tools, and best practices and apply insights to strengthen client posture and program maturity.
Engage actively in cybersecurity engagements, collaborating with teams and clients to deliver high-quality results.
Monitor industry best practices and emerging trends in IT general controls and cybersecurity.
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to understand business needs, concerns, and risk factors.
Analyze problems using quantitative methods, communicate clearly, and perform effectively in a team setting.
Prepare and present high-quality presentations and reports to convey project findings.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
US Citizenship is contractually required
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher clearance, as required
At least 5 years of experience, preferably in cybersecurity consulting, cyber operations, or enterprise security architecture
Demonstrated experience optimizing and operationalizing enterprise security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, endpoint protection)
Proven ability to lead and mentor cybersecurity teams, including directing day-to-day operations and providing technical oversight
Strong knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles and experience supporting ZTA strategy, design, or implementation
Experience supporting secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP), including cloud security architecture and compliance
Familiarity with DevSecOps and integrating security into modern application and cloud pipelines
Working knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53/207, FISMA, CISA guidance)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable client recommendations
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders and senior client leadership
Strong organizational and analytical skills

Technologies

SIEM
EDR
Vulnerability management
AWS
Azure
GCP

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

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What would be nice to have

Experience managing or supporting cybersecurity programs or high value asset initiatives
Experience supporting technology modernization and large-scale IT transformation programs
Prior experience with Public Health Federal agencies
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or AWS/Azure security certifications

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