Vulnerability Management & SecOps Specialist

Job Family:

Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

What You Will Do:

1. Vulnerability Management

• Lead vulnerability management operations ensuring alignment with BOD 22-01 and federal cybersecurity mandates.
• Manage monitor and report vulnerabilities across NIH/HHS systems using tools such as / and coordinate timely remediation activities.
• Develop vulnerability prioritization models based on risk exposure and asset criticality.
• Ensure compliance with patching timelines and federal vulnerability directives.
• Collaborate with infrastructure cloud and application teams to validate remediation actions.

2. Security Operations & Automation

• Enhance and maintain SecOps workflows through automation and dashboard development.
• Utilize Power BI Python and Power Automate (or similar tools) to automate reporting trend analysis and compliance tracking.
• Develop API integrations with vulnerability management tools (e.g. Tenable Splunk ServiceNow or CSAM) for real-time monitoring dashboards.
• Support automation of vulnerability data ingestion and normalization across multiple environments (cloud and on-premises).

3. Compliance & Policy Alignment

• Ensure continuous compliance with CISAs Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01 NIST SP 800-53 and FISMA requirements.
• Work closely with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and SA&A teams to align vulnerability findings with system security plans (SSPs) POA&Ms and ATO documentation.
• Support preparation of reports for leadership and federal oversight bodies.

4. Reporting & Dashboards

• Build and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards that visualize vulnerabilities risk posture remediation progress and compliance trends.
• Translate technical findings into executive-level risk summaries.
• Develop KPI and SLA metrics for vulnerability closure rates asset risk scoring and compliance tracking.

5. Communication & Coordination

• Communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT Operations Cloud Engineering Privacy and Compliance).
• Provide status briefings and vulnerability insights to leadership.

Deliverables

• Monthly Vulnerability & Risk Posture Reports.
• Automated Power BI dashboard connected to vulnerability management and GRC systems.
• Vulnerability Management SOPs and process documentation.
• POA&M updates tied to vulnerability findings.
• CISA BOD 22-01 compliance tracking reports.

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD PUBLIC TRUST; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
• Experience: 46 years of cybersecurity or IT risk management experience with at least 3 years focused on vulnerability management or SecOps.
• Tools: Hands-on experience with Tenable (Nessus or ); familiarity with other tools (BigFix Splunk Sentinel CSAM) preferred.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of BOD 22-01 NIST 800-53 and FISMA requirements.
• Technical Skills: - Power BI (data modeling report building DAX formulas) - Power Automate / Python / API scripting for automation - Windows and Linux vulnerability management - Cloud security concepts (AWS Azure or Google Cloud)
• Certifications: Active CompTIA Security CE required. Other certifications (CISSP CEH or cloud-related) are a plus.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication and analytical thinking; ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.
• Onsite: Expected 1-2 days onsite at client site (Bethesda MD)

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience developing automated data pipelines or integrating Tenable APIs into Power BI dashboards.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow Vulnerability Response CSAM or Splunk Security Essentials.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and vulnerability prioritization methodologies (e.g. EPSS CVSS v3).
• Prior experience within a federal or HHS environment.

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

• 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

• 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

About Guidehouse

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