Cybersecurity Assessment Technical Lead

Job Family:
Cyber Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Active Secret

What You Will Do:

Technical Leadership & Assessment:

• Lead comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments of High Value Assets (HVA) systems including critical infrastructure, sensitive data repositories, and mission-essential systems
• Design and execute technical security evaluations using industry-standard frameworks (NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST RMF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls)
• Conduct cybersecurity vulnerability assessments and security architecture reviews, and contribute to building penetration testing considerations and threat models
• Analyze complex technical environments to identify security gaps, threats, and vulnerabilities
• Develop detailed technical findings, risk ratings, and remediation recommendations and strategies

Client Engagement & Strategy:

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for client engagements involving HVA assessments
• Present technical findings and recommendations to C-level executives and senior government officials
• Collaborate with client technical teams to understand system architectures, data flows, and security controls
• Develop customized assessment methodologies based on client-specific requirements and threat landscapes

Knowledge of Cybersecurity Domains:

• Contribute to and coordinate multi-disciplinary assessment teams including technical, policy, and compliance specialists
• Provide technical guidance and quality assurance for all assessment deliverables
• Support proposal development and technical writing for new business opportunities

Innovation & Methodology Development:

• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors targeting high value assets
• Contribute to the development of proprietary assessment tools and methodologies
• Research and evaluate new cybersecurity technologies and assessment techniques
• Participate in industry forums and maintain professional certifications

What You Will Need:

• Minimum FIVE (5) years of experience of hands-on cybersecurity experience with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role
• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DOD security clearance
• Proven experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments for large-scale, complex commercial and/or federal government environments
• Deep technical knowledge of enterprise security architectures, network security, and system hardening
• Expertise with security assessment tools including vulnerability scanners, SIEM platforms, and penetration testing frameworks
• Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity requirements (FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, ATO processes)
• Experience with cloud security assessments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• At least one professional cybersecurity certification (CISSP, CISM, GCIH, or equivalent)
• Strong oral and written communications skills and comfort with briefing to highly technical senior leadership teams

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• DHS CISA AES Certification for conducting HVA assessments

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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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