Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) (Managing Consultant)

Guidehouse•Tysons Corner, VA

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About The Position

Our Cybersecurity Consultants are a team of business integrators with extensive consulting and industry experience who help our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy through execution. A career in an integrated team of developers and consultants provides the opportunity to grow and contribute to our clients' business issues every day, applying a collection of security spectrum capabilities, including security strategy and governance, IT risk, security technologies, and cybercrime and breach response. Guidehouse is currently seeking technical professionals in support of our Department of Defense client. We are seeking an experienced Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) (Managing Consultant) with a proven track record to possess and apply comprehensive knowledge of information system security across key assignments, specifically for government clients. The ideal candidate will plan and lead major ISSO activities supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and collaborate with system owners and cybersecurity teams to progress through RMF steps. The ISSO will possess and apply comprehensive knowledge of information system security across key assignments. Plan and lead major ISSO activities supporting Risk Management Framework processes. Collaborate with system owners and cybersecurity teams to progress through RMF steps. Evaluate information system security posture and recommend major improvements. Function as technical expert on information system security across multiple projects. Support development of System Security Plans and assessment documentation. Coordinate security control implementation and assessment activities. Maintain security documentation in approved repositories including eMASS . Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Develop security plans, generate assessment reports, and formulate remediation POA&Ms Maintain security documentation in approved DoD repositories. Coordinate security control implementation and assessment activities. Support development of System Security Plans and assessment documentation. Function as technical expert on information system security across multiple projects. Evaluate information system security posture and recommend major improvements

Requirements

Bachelors Degree is required
Minimum of SEVEN (7) years of related experience in security controls assessments and applying the Risk Management Framework.
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED “Secret” Federal or DOD security clearance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong people skills managing a diverse set of stakeholders and direct client management experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical issues and project goals to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to identify obstacles and opportunities that impact the success of plans or initiatives.
Experience developing and maintaining trusted relationships with Federal clients onsite.
Experience managing direct client engagement team to deliver impactful support to Federal clients.
Demonstrated experience in developing security controls artifacts and evidence, including but not limited to: System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, and POA&Ms

Nice To Haves

At least one cyber certification: Security+, Certified Cloud Security P rofessional (CCSP ) or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.

Responsibilities

Develop security plans, generate assessment reports, and formulate remediation POA&Ms
Maintain security documentation in approved DoD repositories.
Coordinate security control implementation and assessment activities.
Support development of System Security Plans and assessment documentation.
Function as technical expert on information system security across multiple projects.
Evaluate information system security posture and recommend major improvements

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