Cybersecurity Security Operations Consultant
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Job Location:
Tysons Corner, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 85000 - 141000
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Family:
Cyber Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
- Lead vulnerability management and secure configuration operations ensuring alignment with 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.
- Develop secure configuration baselines and monitoring processes based on CIS Benchmarks.
- Ensure compliance with patching timelines and federal vulnerability directives.
- Collaborate with infrastructure application and security teams to validate remediation actions.
- Support preparation of reports for leadership and federal oversight bodies.
- Develop KPI metrics for vulnerability and compliance gap closure rates asset risk scoring and compliance tracking.
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 and maintain an active HHS/NIH clearance are preferred.
- Minimum of THREE (3) years of cybersecurity or IT risk management experience candidates with experience focused on vulnerability management and/or secure configuration are preferred.
- Tools: Hands-on experience with Tenable (Nessus or ).
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of CIS Benchmarks NIST SP 800-53 and FISMA requirements.
- Certifications: Active CompTIA Security CE preferred. 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.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Experience developing automated data pipelines or integrating Tenable APIs into Power BI dashboards.
- Familiarity with ServiceNow Vulnerability Response 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
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
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.
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Required Experience:
Contract
Key Skills
- ISO 27001
- B2B Sales
- SafeNet
- IDS
- Risk Management
- PCI
- NIST Standards
- Salt
- Information Security
- Customer relationship management
- Encryption
- FISMA
About Company
Guidehouse is the only scaled advisory consultancy in the world to fully integrate commercial and public or government businesses within each of our industry segments because complex problems require both perspectives to address and outwit.
