Senior ISCM Program Lead
Senior ISCM Program Lead
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$ 130000 - 216000
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Job Description
Job Family:
Cyber Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
The cybersecurity audit coordinator lead for a federal agency isa senior position responsible for The ISCM Program Lead provides expert-level leadership and oversight for the agencys Information Security Continuous Monitoring program. This role is responsible for developing implementing and maturing the ISCM strategy in accordance with federal laws and regulations most notably the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and guidance from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The lead ensures the continuous monitoring of security controls provides risk-based insights to senior leadership and drives risk mitigation activities.
What You Will Do:
- Develop maintain and execute the agencys ISCM strategy aligning it with enterprise-wide risk management goals.
- Acquire and manage program resources including budget personnel and necessary technologies.
- Oversee the ISCM technical architecture ensuring proper implementation of monitoring detection and reporting tools.
- Ensure all ISCM activities adhere to federal cybersecurity standards and requirements including FISMA NIST Special Publications (especially SP 800-53 and SP 800-137) and DHS Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) initiatives.
- Develop and maintain program policies procedures and documentation.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to demonstrate the effectiveness of security controls and overall compliance status.
- Manage the monitoring of security data sources and provide organizational situational awareness.
- Ensure that plans of actions and milestones (POA&Ms) are developed and tracked for identified vulnerabilities and audit findings.
- Supervise and coordinate corrective measures for cybersecurity incidents and newly discovered vulnerabilities.
- Provide expert guidance and knowledge transfer on compliance frameworks and continuous monitoring processes to security staff and system owners.
What You Will Need:
- An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance.
- Bachelors Degree and NINE (9) years of progressive experience in federal cybersecurity with a strong background in program management compliance and risk management OR a Masters Degree and SEVEN (7) years of relevant experience.
- In depth knowledge or experience with ISCM and/or CDM programs as well as federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks including NIST RMF and Special Publications (e.g. SP 800-53 SP 800-137).
- Familiarity with compliance automation and reporting tools such as Archer Archangel Splunk or other Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) platforms.
- Team leadership or management experience within cyber security risk analysis
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills specifically in report writing.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) now part of the Certified in Governance Risk and Compliance (CGRC)
- Experience working for or with the Department of State.
- Demonstrated experience in the areas of external client-facing management and/or consulting for large firms
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
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
About Guidehouse
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
