Security Control Assessor/Technical Evaluator

Guidehouse•Arlington, VA

60d

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 OR High School Diploma with an additional FOUR (4) years of experience.
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

assessments of security controls for assigned systems to ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., NIST RMF)
evaluate technical implementations
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