IT System Assessor

Guidehouse • Tysons, VA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking an IT System Assessor to join their Digital Cyber Security team. This role involves evaluating Enterprise IT infrastructure systems, conducting security control assessments, performing interviews, testing controls, and developing Security Assessment Reports (SARs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs). The assessor will also review Authority to Operate (ATO) packages for accuracy and completeness, implement quality standards, and provide technical support for ATO package completion. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A), identifying key roles and responsibilities for FISMA systems, and focusing on minimizing risks to PII/PHI/Sensitive data through robust Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and staying current with privacy laws. The role also requires advising senior management on privacy and data protection best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of THREE (3) years of experience in Risk Management Framework / Security Assessment and Authorization.
• RMF Experience in developing complete ATO packages for systems; including SSP, FIPS 199, E-Authentication, PTA/PIA, Incident Response Plan, Contingency Plan, and Configuration Management Plan.
• Experience in developing and conducting IR table-top tests and CP functional tests.
• 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.
• Experience with NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-37.
• Experience with cloud systems and SaaS products, and understanding of the FedRAMP requirements.
• At least one of the following Certifications: CISA, CISSP, CompTIA Security+ CE, Certified Professional CompTIA Network+ CE, Certified Professional, Certified Cloud Certificates (AWS, Azure, and/or Google)
• Experience with assessing 2 of the 8 types of platforms/systems noted: ICAM Solution (Active Directory, SailPoint and CyberArk experience is preferred). Network – firewalls, IDS/IPS, switches, Routers, VPN Cloud Hosting (experience with at least 2 of 3 – AWS, Azure, Google) On-premise Hosting (Windows and Linux platforms) Microsoft 365 Tenant Third Party SaaS Platforms High Performance Computing Systems AI applications and Systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the DOJ’s CSAM GRC platform.
• Experience as software developer – capable of building dashboards within suites like Microsoft Power BI and Power App.
• Capable of configuring APIs with security tools into dashboards (such as Tenable, Splunk, and GRC Platforms including CSAM).
• Experience with conducting vulnerability scans and remediation findings.
• Experience with security monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Tenable, BigFix, Microsoft Purview, Symantec DLP, Sentinel, CloudWatch, Security Center).
• 1+ years of experience as IT system administrator or engineer.
• Experience can include: System maintenance in configuration and patching for On-premise servers and databases.
• Deployed and managed cloud hosted environments, configured and refined network connections and security monitoring integrations.
• Integrated third-party SaaS products with cloud environment, or collaboration Tenants like Microsoft 365.
• Maintained network components from firewalls, IDS/IPS to VPN solution.
• Developed and deployed web application software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security control assessments through an independent (firewalled) team.
• Perform interviews, test controls, develop Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and create Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs).
• Assess Authority to Operate (ATO) packages for accuracy and completeness.
• Implement rigorous quality standards and provide technical support for ATO package completion.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for SA&A, ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and periodic reviews for updates.
• Identify key roles (AO, CISO, System Owner, etc.) and develop a matrix of cybersecurity responsibilities for each FISMA system.
• Focus on minimizing risks to PII/PHI/Sensitive data, maintaining robust Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), and staying current with privacy laws and regulations.
• Advise senior management on privacy and data protection best practices.

Benefits

• 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
• Care.com 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees