Security Engineer

Job Family:
IT Cyber Security

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Security Engineer to support security operations, compliance, and risk management activities for a federal government client within the a Federal Government Agency environment. This role supports enterprise applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments by ensuring adherence to federal cybersecurity requirements while strengthening the security posture of mission-critical client systems.

• Support cybersecurity and information assurance activities for client systems in accordance with federal security standards and organizational policies.
• Conduct vulnerability management and assessment activities across applications, operating systems, databases, cloud, and network environments using tools such as Tenable and Qualys.
• Analyze, validate, and prioritize vulnerability findings, coordinating remediation efforts with system owners, engineers, and operations teams.
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring of security controls.
• Maintain and update RMF artifacts including POA&M entries, security documentation, and system authorization materials.
• Monitor system and network security events and logs to identify potential threats, misconfigurations, and compliance issues.
• Evaluate technical and policy-based security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP, and related federal guidance.
• Support cloud security operations and monitoring efforts within AWS environments, leveraging native security services.
• Document security findings, remediation recommendations, and compliance activities to support audits and leadership reporting.
• Collaborate closely with developers, system administrators, architects, SOC teams, and government stakeholders to improve overall system security.
• Participate in incident response, vulnerability remediation validation, and continuous monitoring initiatives.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree. Additional Four (4) years of exp can be used in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of Two(2) years of experience .
• Experience supporting federal Security programs.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning and analysis tools such as Tenable, Qualys, or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of RMF processes, NIST security controls, and federal compliance requirements.
• Experience securing and supporting Windows, Linux/UNIX, and cloud-based systems.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex security issues and communicate risk clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Prior experience supporting Federal Government Agency systems.
• Experience with AWS security services (e.g., GuardDuty, CloudTrail, Audit Manager).
• Professional cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CISA, CEH, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting continuous monitoring, ATO renewals, or FedRAMP-aligned systems.
• Familiarity with zero trust concepts, identity and access management, and secure network architectures.

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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