Cybersecurity Consultant

Guidehouse - McLean, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

McLean, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

This position is for a Cybersecurity Consultant focused on supporting Federal information system security programs. The role involves advising clients on cybersecurity and privacy controls, refreshing cybersecurity policies, and actively participating in consulting engagements to deliver high-quality work. The consultant will also analyze security risks in government cloud environments and stay updated on industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Proofread and format technical and policy documents.
• Refresh and establish cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Advise clients in cybersecurity and privacy controls and regulations including various NIST frameworks and FISMA.
• Interpret security control intent and apply to technologies and processes.
• Assist client in identifying and mitigating security risks in government cloud environments.
• Actively participate on cybersecurity consulting engagements and work with a team and the client to deliver the highest quality of work.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in IT general controls and cybersecurity.
• Work across multiple stakeholders to understand business needs, concerns, and risks.
• Analyze problems, apply quantitative analytical approaches, communicate effectively and confidently, work well in team environment.
• Create high quality presentations and reports to effectively communicate project findings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or comparable degree.
• Minimum of ONE (1) year of experience in cybersecurity risk management, IT audit, or comparable domain.
• Demonstrated understanding of functional cybersecurity concepts.
• Familiarity and or experience with federal government clients.
• Strong time and project management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Cybersecurity certifications (Security+, CISA, CISSP, CEH)
• Experience with managing/supporting and/or knowledge of cybersecurity or high value asset program.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus