IT Cyber Security Consultant

Guidehouse - McLean, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

McLean, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The IT Cyber Security Consultant at Guidehouse is responsible for advising clients on cybersecurity and privacy controls, refreshing cybersecurity policies, and assisting in risk management within government cloud environments. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to understand business needs and delivering high-quality consulting services while staying 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

• Demonstrated understanding of functional cybersecurity concepts like risk management, IT audit, or comparable domain.
• Strong time and project management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or comparable degree.
• Familiarity with federal government clients.
• Experience in cybersecurity risk management, IT audit, or comparable domain.
• 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