Guidehouse
Cybersecurity Assessment Technical Lead
Guidehouse, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Guidehouse Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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
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, GCP) 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
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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.
All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.
If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouses Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicants dealings with unauthorized third parties.
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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Cybersecurity Assessment Technical Lead
role at
Guidehouse 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Cybersecurity Assessment Technical Lead
role at
Guidehouse Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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
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, GCP) 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
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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.
All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.
If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouses Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicants dealings with unauthorized third parties.
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.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Business Consulting and Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Guidehouse by 2x Get notified about new Cyber Security Specialist jobs in
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Arlington, VA $99,461.00-$128,329.00 3 days ago Washington, DC $55,000.00-$85,000.00 1 day ago Information Security Analyst (SOC 2 Compliance)
Fairfax, VA $92,400.00-$115,000.00 1 month ago District of Columbia, United States 2 weeks ago 2027452 Cyber Security Engineer $215,000.00
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