Technology Cybersecurity Managing Consultant
Tysons Corner, VA - USA
Job Summary
Job Family:
Cyber Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
This position will play a critical role in leading teams for Technology cybersecurity program support projects. This position will provide guidance and support for project deliverables and quality assurance efforts.
- Serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert to help clients maximize the value and effectiveness of their existing security tooling and platforms (e.g. SIEM EDR vulnerability management).
- Assess current cybersecurity tools configurations and processes to identify gaps redundancies and optimization opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.
- Lead and mentor cybersecurity team members providing technical direction quality oversight and coaching to drive consistent high-quality delivery.
- Oversee day-to-day cybersecurity operations activities including monitoring incident response vulnerability management and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support the design and implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) solutions aligned with federal guidance (e.g. NIST SP 800207 CISA ZT maturity model).
- Contribute to enterprise cybersecurity architecture modernization efforts including roadmap development maturity assessments and implementation planning.
- Support secure cloud migration initiatives by advising on cloud security architecture compliance requirements and risk mitigation strategies across AWS Azure or GCP environments.
- Integrate security controls and DevSecOps practices into cloud and application modernization efforts to enable secure-by-design deployments.
- Collaborate with client stakeholders to align cybersecurity strategies with mission objectives risk tolerance and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical leadership across cybersecurity engagements including developing deliverables presenting findings and driving implementation of recommended solutions.
- Stay current on emerging threats tools and best practices and apply that knowledge to enhance client cybersecurity posture and program maturity.
- Actively participate on cybersecurity 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 and deliver high quality presentations and reports to effectively communicate project findings.
What You Will Need:
- Bachelors Degree
- US Citizenship is contractually required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (or higher) security clearance as required.
Minimum of FIVE (5) years of experience preferably in cybersecurity consulting cyber operations or enterprise security architecture.
Demonstrated experience optimizing and operationalizing enterprise security tools (e.g. SIEM EDR vulnerability management endpoint protection).
Proven ability to lead and mentor cybersecurity teams including directing day-to-day operations and providing technical oversight.
Strong knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles and experience supporting ZTA strategy design or implementation.
Experience supporting secure cloud environments (AWS Azure and/or GCP) including cloud security architecture and compliance.
Familiarity with DevSecOps and integrating security into modern application and cloud pipelines.
Working knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST RMF NIST SP 800-53/207 FISMA CISA guidance).
Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable client recommendations.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders and senior client leadership.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Experience with managing/supporting and/or knowledge of cybersecurity or high value asset program.
Experience supporting technology modernization and large-scale IT transformation initiatives.
Prior experience working with or for Public Health Federal agencies.
Relevant industry certifications (e.g. CISSP CISM CCSP AWS/Azure security certifications).
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
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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.