IT Security Consultant

3 weeks ago

Chantilly, Virginia, United States Guidehouse Full time

Job Family : IT Risk & Controls Consulting

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Clearance Required : Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

The IT Security Audit Consultant will support stakeholder engagement and technical delivery for efforts supporting federal agencies with IT controls assessments and program evaluations. This role is ideal for someone with an information security and assurance background looking to work with the federal government and expand their IT skillset.

Responsibilities :

  • Performing assessments of IT controls using industry-standard guidance and leading best practices
  • Conducting interviews and discussions with client stakeholders, including IT system personnel such as Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) and system administrators
  • Reviewing and analyzing documents and artifacts to assist in IT controls testing, including system security plans, SOPs, audit logs, configuration scans, and vulnerability scans
  • Evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of IT controls using provided artifacts against federal requirements, industry guidance, and leading best practices
  • Documenting the results of IT controls testing in a consistent and high-quality manner
  • Summarizing and communicating IT controls assessment results to client stakeholders, including senior leadership
  • Working with a team to understand and analyze IT control weaknesses, identify root causes, and develop remediation plans
  • Providing assistance to client personnel on IT security and assurance matters

Requirements :

  • Active and current Top Secret/SCI federal security clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph
  • Bachelor's Degree in a Business field
  • One or more years' experience in IT security

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience supporting the Federal government, including Intel Community or DoD
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in IT risk and controls through IT audits, IT controls assessments, or IT security reviews
  • Relevant certification, such as the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Demonstrated ability and 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
  • Knowledge of access and account management principles, including authorization, provisioning, recertification, and separation of duties
  • Knowledge of contingency planning principles, including backups, testing of backups, and alternate processing sites
  • Knowledge of configuration management principles, including configuration baseline concepts, baseline deviations, baseline maintenance, change control, and monitoring, and industry-accepted configuration settings such as DISA STIGs

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including 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.

  • Security Consultant

    4 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Security Consultant to join our team at Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. As a Security Consultant, you will work with a wide range of clients to validate security controls and incident response through offensive security operations, including Red and Purple Teaming.You will interface directly with client leadership and...

  • Splunk Security Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States GuidePoint Security Full time

    Job DescriptionGuidePoint Security is seeking a highly skilled Splunk Security Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our cybersecurity team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing complex security solutions using Splunk.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement Splunk-based security solutions to meet customer requirementsCollaborate...

  • IT Security Consultant

    3 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States Guidehouse Full time

    About the Role:Guidehouse is seeking an IT Security Consultant to support stakeholder engagement and technical delivery for efforts supporting federal agencies with IT controls assessments and program evaluations.This is an ideal role for someone with an information security and assurance background who is looking to work with the federal government and...

  • Splunk Security Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States GuidePoint Security Full time

    Job Title: Splunk Security EngineerAbout the Role:GuidePoint Security is seeking a highly skilled Splunk Security Engineer to join our team. As a Splunk Security Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Splunk-based security solutions for our clients. You will work closely with our customers to understand their security...

  • Cyber Security Expert Consultant

    3 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States General Dynamics Full time

    Job Title: Cyber Security Expert ConsultantCyber Security Expert Consultants play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of our nation's most sensitive systems. At General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), we are seeking experienced professionals to join our team as Cyber Security Expert Consultants.About the PositionThis is a unique...

  • Senior IT Security Auditor

    3 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States Guidehouse Full time

    Job Title: Senior IT Security AuditorAbout the Role:Guidehouse is seeking a Senior IT Security Auditor to lead stakeholder engagement and technical delivery for efforts supporting federal agencies with IT controls assessments and program evaluations. This is an ideal role for someone with an information security and assurance or IT audit background who is...

  • Security Analyst

    3 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States General Dynamics Information Technology Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Security Analyst to join our team at General Dynamics Information Technology. As a Security Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting the security clearance process for government agencies and industrial organizations.Key Responsibilities:Interface between government agencies and industrial organizations...

  • Security Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States General Dynamics Information Technology Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Security Analyst to join our team at General Dynamics Information Technology. As a Security Analyst, you will be responsible for processing and tracking documentation related to security background investigation requests from various sources.Key Responsibilities:Process and track documentation related to security...

  • Cyber Security Site Lead

    4 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States Omniscius Consulting Full time

    Omniscius Consulting is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Site Lead to support a DoD customer. The successful candidate will lead and manage a team of Cyber Security professionals conducting vulnerability assessments and providing detailed security assessments with actionable recommendations.The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in...

  • Cyber Security Site Lead

    3 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States Omniscius Consulting Full time

    At Omniscius Consulting, we are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Site Lead to support a DoD customer in delivering support to enable and maintain U.S. military network hygiene.The ideal candidate will lead and manage 2 Cyber Security professionals conducting vulnerability assessments, evaluate complex base-level network environments to identify...

  • Electronic Security Solutions Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States Vision Technologies Full time

    Job SummaryAs a Field Engineer at Vision Technologies, you will play a key role in integrating electronic security solutions for our commercial clients and government agencies. This position requires a strong understanding of security systems, including access control, video, intrusion detection, and visitor management.Responsibilities• Provide advanced...

  • Cyber Security Analyst Senior

    4 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States General Dynamics Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Analyst Senior to join our team at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT). As a Cyber Security Analyst Senior, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's cyber security assurance processes. This includes developing and implementing security...

  • Cyber Security Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States General Dynamics Information Technology Full time

    Job Summary:General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Specialist to support our client's Information Systems Security Engineering efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) actions and tasks associated with ensuring...

  • Senior Firewall Security Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States Zachary Piper Full time

    Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Palo Alto Firewall Consultant to support a DoD customer based out of Chantilly, VA. The ideal candidate will have expertise in enhancing migration efforts to Palo Alto next-gen firewalls in a secure environment.Key Responsibilities:Install, operate, and configure Palo Alto products, specifically...

  • ServiceNow Engineer

    4 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States CASE Management Consulting, LLC Full time

    Job SummaryCase Management Consulting, LLC is seeking a skilled ServiceNow Engineer to support the development of secure workflow tools and provide Knowledge Management expertise to enhance our clients' business processes.This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance (with the ability to obtain a CI poly)As a ServiceNow Engineer, you will be responsible for...

  • Cyber Security Analyst Sr- TS/SCI w/Poly

    3 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States General Dynamics Information Technology Full time

    Cyber Security Analyst Senior Job DescriptionAt General Dynamics Information Technology, we are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Analyst Senior to join our team. As a Cyber Security Analyst Senior, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our organization's cyber security assurance processes.Key...

  • Cyber Security Analyst Sr- TS/SCI w/Poly

    4 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States General Dynamics Information Technology Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Analyst Senior to join our team at General Dynamics Information Technology. As a Cyber Security Analyst Senior, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's cyber security assurance processes. This includes developing and implementing security policies and...

  • DevOps Engineer

    3 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States ALTA IT Services Full time

    Job Title: DevOps EngineerJob Summary:ALTA IT Services is seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to assist with the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, Linux, and DevSecOps methodologies.Responsibilities:Support the deployment of...

  • Network Architect

    4 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States ALTA IT Services Full time

    Job Title: Network EngineerALTA IT Services is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to join our team. As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our network infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement network architectures with Juniper routers and switches.Configure and troubleshoot Juniper...

  • Cybersecurity Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Chantilly, Virginia, United States CALIBRE Full time

    CALIBRE Systems Inc., an employee-owned Management Consulting and Digital Transformation Company, is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to analyze the security of new or existing computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs and provide actionable results.The Cybersecurity Specialist's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the...