Cybersecurity Risk Management Specialist

2 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Gunnison Consulting Group Inc Full time
Job Overview

We are looking for a dedicated and client-focused individual to provide support for our esteemed client in the judiciary sector.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a Computer Security Specialist on a focused Security Engineering Services initiative.
  • Assist in monitoring and reporting on all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) required by the client.
  • Document and manage all tasks within the client’s issue management system (Jira).
  • Conduct Risk Management Framework (RMF) security activities for approximately six client systems.
  • Maintain security documentation for around six internal client systems.
  • Support the execution of all RMF-mandated operational security tasks, including vulnerability assessments, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) development and remediation, and contingency plan evaluations.
  • Engage in ongoing discussions with system owners regarding the security and risk status of their systems.
  • Participate in bi-weekly meetings with the client’s Information Security Officer (ISO) and other relevant meetings as needed.
  • Assist with any active Blue Team incidents.
  • Collaborate with system owners, information security officers, developers, and system administrators to ensure the security of new technologies introduced to the client.
  • Lead the development of System Security Plan documentation, including system boundary definitions and categorization worksheets.
  • Work alongside Information Security Officers to prepare for Security Assessments.
  • Assist in identifying system boundaries, interconnections, and inventory relevant to the system security plan.

Required Qualifications:

  • Expertise in Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Proficient in RMF processes, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and CNSSI 1253
  • Strong communication and customer service abilities
  • Experience in cybersecurity assessment and compliance
  • Over 10 years of experience in the cybersecurity field
  • 5 to 8 years of experience in Certification and Accreditation/Assessment and Authorization
  • 3 to 5 years of experience as a Security Control Assessor/Validator
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities
  • Possession of one or more relevant certifications such as CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO, HCISPP

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience in project management
  • Certifications such as PMP, CEH, CISA, CISSP, or PenTest+

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field or at least four additional years of relevant IT work experience.

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Why Choose Gunnison?

  • We engage in ambitious projects that require innovative thinking.
  • Quality is our utmost priority.
  • Our employee benefits are competitive within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
  • As a small firm, we foster a strong sense of community and treat our employees like family.
  • We are experiencing rapid growth, offering excellent opportunities for professional development.
  • We focus on long-term careers rather than merely filling positions.

Employee Benefits:

Our benefits package includes:

  • Bonuses and profit-sharing
  • 401k matching
  • Annual certification and training allowance of $2,500
  • Three weeks of personal leave in the first year, with rollover options

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and must comply with eligibility requirements for employment in the United States.

Since 1994, Gunnison Consulting Group has been dedicated to serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focusing on our clients' most ambitious technology projects. We cultivate a culture that empowers our clients and employees to achieve more than they ever thought possible.



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