Security Control Assessor/Technical Evaluator

Guidehouse • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

Guidehouse is looking for an experienced professional with experience assessing and advising on controls of information systems for federal organizations. Personnel assigned to this role will support the security and compliance program of a federal client with a critical and high-profile mission across over 200 information systems. Your duties will span common/core control tasks including assessments of security controls for assigned systems to ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., NIST RMF). You will evaluate technical implementations, identify vulnerabilities, provide risk-based recommendations, and collaborate with stakeholders to support system authorization and continuous monitoring activities.

Requirements

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET federal security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• Minimum of FOUR (4) years’ experience related to cybersecurity, information assurance, information technology and/or IT Technology Consulting.
• Possess or the ability to obtain a DOD 8140 certification aligned with a Security Control Assessor role.

Nice To Haves

• SIX (6) or more years' experience as a Security/Network Administrator or Cybersecurity professional.
• Current DOD 8140 certification.
• General cybersecurity principles and techniques.
• Federal cybersecurity requirements, such as security and privacy assessments and continuous monitoring.
• Cloud Security principles and techniques.
• Supply Chain Risk Management and Acquisition Security.
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance principles and techniques.
• Cybersecurity Policy & Strategy principles and techniques.
• DevSecOps principles and techniques.
• SecCM principles and techniques.
• General IT principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assess and advise on controls of information systems for federal organizations.
• Support the security and compliance program of a federal client.
• Conduct assessments of security controls for assigned systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., NIST RMF).
• Evaluate technical implementations and identify vulnerabilities.
• Provide risk-based recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support system authorization and continuous monitoring activities.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees