Cybersecurity Assessment Specialist

Cybersecurity Assessment Specialist

12 Oct 2024
District of Columbia, Washington, 20001 Washington USA

Cybersecurity Assessment Specialist

Job Family :Cyber ConsultingTravel Required :NoneClearance Required :Active SecretWhat You Will Do :Guidehouse is seeking a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Analyst with experience providing cybersecurity risk assessment and reporting, In this role, the candidate will be a part of a large team of cybersecurity analysts to perform time-bound cybersecurity risk assessments for a highly visible project with our federal client. These assessments will be delivered by conducting detailed analysis of cybersecurity risks and their potential impacts to the organization to enable leadership to make improved and informed risk-based decisions and developing detailed reports and easy-to-digest presentations to communicate results to leadership. Responsibilities will include:

Prepare and deliver detailed enterprise cybersecurity risk analysis and reporting projects for a large federal agency and executive level leadership; leveraging advanced critical thinking capabilities to identify organizational cybersecurity risks and impacts.

Perform organizational research and analysis to determine potential impacts to mission objectives in consideration of the agency’s defined risk tolerances and risk threshold.

Gather threat and vulnerability information from internal and external information-sharing forums and sources.

Perform quantitative and qualitative organizational research and analysis regarding cybersecurity risks (threats, vulnerabilities, likelihood, and impact).

Communicate risk assessment results through written narrative reports and executive-level briefings and presentations.

Assist with evolving and maintaining the Department’s cybersecurity risk management strategy, risk assessment methodologies, training material, and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Coordinate with agency cybersecurity SMEs and risk management program stakeholders to support client needs.

Support project management planning, scheduling, and reporting, as needed.

What You Will Need :

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance

Bachelor’s Degree

THREE (3) or more years of experience related to Cybersecurity or Risk Management or Vulnerability Management and/or IT Security

What Would Be Nice To Have :

Master’s Degree

Experience with NIST Federal Information Processing Standards and Special Publications, OMB guidance, and other regulatory authorities.

Experience working for or with the Department of State.

Demonstrated experience in the areas of external client-facing management and/or consulting for large firms.

Demonstrated experience communicating highly technical subject matter to a non-technical audience.

Ability to thrive in complex, challenging, and deadline-driven environments.

Willingness to participate in proposal development and other business development activities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically in report writing.

The annual salary range for this position is $109,100.00-$163,700.00. 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

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

About GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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