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Sr. Information Systems Security Officer

1 month ago


TAMPA, United States Guidehouse Full time

Job Family:

Technology Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do:

In this role you will work with a team supporting a National Security client with execution of IT systems, projects, and objectives to support accomplishment of the strategic goals of the organization. The candidate will support the system lifecycle for various IT products, from development, to assessment, through operations and maintenance, and ultimately retirement. The qualified candidate must have experience operating in an IT environment and must have a demonstrated ability to deliver solutions to complex challenges.

  • Responsibilities include some or all of the following:
  • Leading a team of IT security auditors performing IT risk and controls assessments
  • Performing rigorous assessments of IT controls using industry-standard guidance and leading practices
  • Performing walkthrough interviews and maintaining communication with a variety of client stakeholders, including system personnel such as system and database administrators
  • Requesting, obtaining, reviewing, and analyzing a variety of artifacts to assist in executing IT controls testing such as security plans, SOPs, system screenshots, and system configuration settings
  • Evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls using provided artifacts, industry-standard guidance, leading practices, and professional judgement
  • Documenting the results of IT controls test work in a consistent and high-quality manner that would allow a reviewer to repeat the test and reach the same conclusion
  • Summarizing and communicating IT controls assessment results to a variety of client stakeholders, including senior leadership personnel
  • Planning and executing day-to-day activities of IT controls assessments individually and for the team
  • Working with client personnel to understand and analyze known IT control weaknesses, identify root causes, and develop detailed, robust remediation plans
  • Providing subject matter expertise to client personnel on all matters relating to IT controls and responding to ad-hoc IT controls requests from client personnel
  • Understanding and knowledge of federal information security and assurance laws, requirements, and guidance (i.e. FISMA, NIST SP 800, FISCAM)


What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET federal security clearance
  • Bachelors Degree
  • FIVE (5) or more years of relevant experience related to IT Security, Information System Security or Information Security and/or Cybersecurity
  • Demonstrated experience supporting client facing


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Masters degree preferred
  • Experience as Information System Security Officer preferred
  • Extensive experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and 800-37
  • Experience creating and updating Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) artifacts such as FIPS 199, Contingency Plans (CP), Contingency Plan Tests (CPT), and System Security Plans (SSP).
  • Understanding of other security frameworks like FedRAMP, HIPAA, and ISO  2700x.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Individual should demonstrate knowledge and experience in IT risk and controls through IT audits, IT control assessments, and IT security reviews. It is desired that individual maintains a relevant certification such as the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or is eligible to attain certification.
  • Individual should demonstrate a working knowledge of FISMA, NIST SP 800 series, FISCAM, and other relevant Federal information assurance laws, regulations, and guidance. Experience performing FISMA, OMB Circular A-123, or similar internal control assessments is preferred. Experience remediating and implementing IT controls is beneficial.
  • At least six (6) years experience testing or remediating the following IT controls topic areas is preferable:
  • Access and account management, including authorization, provisioning, recertification, and separation
  • Segregation of duties, including identifying and defining segregation of duties risks and conflicts, preventive and detective segregation of duties controls, and understanding the difference between segregation of duties and least privilege
  • Technical account management controls, such as password length, complexity, and expiration
  • Audit logging and monitoring, including generation of audit logs, use of audit log aggregation and analysis tools, and audit log monitoring and review
  • Configuration management, including configuration baseline concepts, baseline deviations, baseline maintenance, monitoring for ongoing compliance with a baseline, and industry-accepted baselines such as DISA STIGs and CIS benchmarks
  • Change management, including authorization, development, testing, and deployment of changes
  • Contingency planning, including backups, testing of backups, and alternate sites
  • Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments. Plans and leads major technology assignments. Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success. Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments. May supervise others


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.


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