Job Family :

Cyber Consulting

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :

Assess, Implement and Enhance the cybersecurity solutions for a state and local agency. Our team is helping our client increase their overall cybersecurity maturity through the use of a gap analysis and cybersecurity roadmap to help them increase their overall cybersecurity maturity. We are looking for a cybersecurity professional who is proficient with NIST frameworks, Enterprise Risk Management, and strategic cyber operations.

The responsibilities of our Senior Cyber Consultants include:

• Being an active team member on a cybersecurity consulting engagement and working with your team and client to deliver the highest quality of work.

• Assessing current cybersecurity state and provide recommendations for future state. Refreshing and establishing cybersecurity policies and procedures.

• Advising on cybersecurity roadmap and implementation plans for approved future state.

• Leading client meetings and be proactive with product development.

• Working across multiple stakeholders to understand needs, concerns, and risks.

• Analyzing problems, applying quantitative analytical approaches, communicating effectively and confidently, and working well within a team environment.

• Creating high quality presentation and reports to effectively communicate project findings.

• Developing opinion papers for the client on an as needed basis.

What You Will Need :

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 3 years of prior work experience.

• Experience working with and supporting one or more of the following:

• Enterprise Risk Management.

• Cybersecurity CSF baseline assessments.

• Developing a Risk Register.

• Various NIST frameworks.

• Developing cybersecurity policy and procedures.

• Familiarity and experience with state and local government clients.

What Would Be Nice to Have :

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance.

• Master's degree in cybersecurity risk management (or comparable degree).

• Experience supporting state and local government clients.

• Cybersecurity certifications (Security+, CISM, CISA).

• 3+ years of cybersecurity experience.

• 3+ years of Enterprise Risk Management and Risk Assessment profiling.

• Experience managing direct client engagement team to deliver impactful support to Federal clients.

• Experience with managing/supporting and/or knowledge of cybersecurity or high value asset program.

• Knowledge of Cybersecurity Framework, Risk Management, NIST 800-83 Rev 5.

• Experience developing and maintaining working relationships while serving clients virtually.

• Ability to identify obstacles and opportunities that impact the success of plans or initiatives.

• Effectively communicates and demonstrates leadership abilities with both clients and fellow team members.

• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

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 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.