Cyber Security Engineer

Guidehouse•Washington, DC

3d•$113,000 - $188,000

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Engineer – Technical Lead to lead advanced cybersecurity initiatives across complex federal and National Security System environments. The role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, product teams, assessors, and technical stakeholders, with emphasis on product evaluations, secure architecture, cryptographic compliance, national security systems, and federal authorization requirements. The Cybersecurity team combines business integration, engineering, and industry experience to help federal clients address complex security challenges from strategy through execution. Its work spans security architecture, governance, technology integration, risk management, cyber defense, and breach response.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
At least 6 years of overall work experience.
Relevant cybersecurity or IT security experience.
Active and current Secret federal security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is contractually required.
Strong understanding of National Security Systems security considerations, the NIST Risk Management Framework, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, and DoD Cyber Workforce Framework/DoD 8140 qualification requirements.
Demonstrated experience supporting or leading NIAP/Common Criteria evaluations for security products or technologies intended for federal government use.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
Master’s degree in a relevant cybersecurity or IT field.
GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA) or GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED) certification.
Working knowledge of Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation (ISO/IEC 15408) and the Common Methodology for Information Technology Security Evaluation (ISO/IEC 18045).
Experience with NSA CSfC (Commercial Solutions for Classified) programs and compliance.
Experience with open-source reviews and supply chain assessments.
Experience authoring or reviewing Security Targets, interpreting Protection Profiles, mapping Security Functional and Assurance Requirements, and producing evaluation evidence.
Experience coordinating with a CCTL, independent assessor, certification body, or equivalent product security evaluation organization.
Experience with FIPS 140-2 or FIPS 140-3 validated cryptography and federal cryptographic requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead advanced cybersecurity initiatives across complex federal and National Security System environments.
Advise senior leaders, product teams, assessors, and technical stakeholders on product evaluations, secure architecture, cryptographic compliance, national security systems, and federal authorization requirements.
Support or lead NIAP/Common Criteria evaluations for security products or technologies intended for federal government use.