Senior Cybersecurity Lead

Job Family:
Cyber Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Secret

• The Senior Cybersecurity Lead will design, manage, and maintain the security posture for a multi-system Identity and Credential Management solution. This role will lead cross functional teams of infrastructure engineers, application specialists, analysts, and more to design, implement, and test IT security controls and cybersecurity operational best practices.

What You Will Do:

• Apply fundamental cybersecurity principles and concepts for a large DoD IT program
• Develop and implement a plan to achieve cybersecurity and RMF objectives across the lifecycle of the program, to include close coordination across program workstreams and Government stakeholders
• Maintain cybersecurity implementation plans, milestones, schedules, and resourcing requirements across cross-functional teams.
• Apply NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53 controls, Assessment and Authorization processes for both on-prem and cloud-based systems, POA&M management, and System Security Plan development and maintenance.

• Work with senior members of the program and client organization to ensure that overall cybersecurity program and project direction, strategy and expectations are met.

• Understand of Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) requirements, standards, and guidelines governing security within the Federal Government (e.g., NIST publications, FISMA, and OMB memoranda) and aligning IT with business objectives to effectively manage risk.
• Design and implement system security plans and policies, such as account management policies or auditing policies.
• Perform cybersecurity risk management, research and development, and leading practices.
• Gather and organize technical information about an organization's mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs in cybersecurity.
• Develop strategies, roadmaps, assessments, and policies.
• Work with solution architects for security requirements on network architecture

• Conduct and lead risk assessments and managing risks. Develop and implement cybersecurity policies and procedures.

What You Will Need:

• Minimum TEN (10) years of experience in Cybersecurity.
• Experience applying fundamental cybersecurity principles and concepts to tasks and projects.
• Experience implementing multiple end-to-end packages using the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Expert level experience with NIST 800-53 security controls
• Cybersecurity certification - CISM, CISSP, or Security+
• Demonstrated ability leading successful teams and working in challenging situations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and demonstrates leadership role with clients and fellow team members.
• Strong client leadership skills and ability to recognize opportunities for improvement to existing or future capabilities.
• Ability to lead teams to complete projects with attention to detail on tight timelines.
• Assures high quality work by taking advantage of learning opportunities and self-motivated.
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• Understanding of identity management and role-based access controls

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience working with Information Assurance tools such as DISA Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).

• FIVE (5) years of DoD experience
• Experience implementing RMF in a DoD environment to include overseeing the full RMF lifecycle and obtaining an ATO
• Experience working with networking, logging, server, and workstation security configuration.
• Experience managing complex system-of-systems security postures, such as multi-application, multi-account, and multi-asset systems.
• Experience with Identity Credential Access Management (ICAM), FIPS 201-3, or federal ICAM programs.

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. 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
• 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 Guidehouse

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