Job description
Job Family:
IT Cyber SecurityTravel Required:
Up to 10%Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:
Support the implementation and ongoing execution of the NIST RMF requirements across assigned authorization boundaries.
Assist in system categorization in accordance with FIPS 199 and NIST SP 800-60 guidance.
Help identify, document, and maintain applicable NIST SP 800-53 r5 security and privacy control implementations, control tailoring and inheritance.
Develop, review, and/or maintain RMF or security related documentation, including:
FIPS 199
System Security Plans (SSPs)
Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
Privacy and risk assessments
Continuous monitoring documentation
System specific security control or organizational level standard operating procedures
Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding or Interconnection Security Agreements
Support security control assessments, remediation efforts, and authorization activities.
Identify security weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps; document findings and work with stakeholders to develop corrective actions.
Manage and maintain POA&Ms resulting from continuous monitoring or assessment results to ensure weaknesses are tracked through to remediation and closure.
Support the preparation of boundaries for Authorization to Operate (ATO), reauthorization, and ongoing authorization activities.
Monitor systems for compliance with FISMA and organizational cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
Ensure security requirements are integrated into system design, development, implementation, and operational changes.
Support continuous monitoring activities, including control status reviews, vulnerability management, configuration management, and periodic assessments.
Coordinate vulnerability scanning, review scan results, and track remediation of identified findings.
Assist in incident response coordination, reporting, investigation, and follow-up corrective actions.
Promote security best practices and help ensure systems maintain an acceptable level of risk.
Manage boundary records in the applicable governance, risk, and compliance tool.
What You Will Need:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or cybersecurity.
Current Security+ certificate.
Minimum (3) three years of experience in cybersecurity.
Experience utilizing enterprise cybersecurity risk management and governance tools.
Experience with cloud security.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust. Candidates must receive approved adjudication of their Public Trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active Public Trust or existing suitability are preferred.
Working knowledge or familiarity with:
FISMA (2014): Federal mandated framework for information security
NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2: Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations
NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5: Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems
NIST SP 800-53A: Assessing Security and Privacy Controls
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Working knowledge or experience with NIST IR 8467 Genomic Data Cybersecurity and Privacy Frameworks Community Profile
The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
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
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.