Sr. Information Security Consultant

Guidehouse
Tysons Corner, VA

Job Family :

Technology Consulting


Travel Required :

Up to 25%


Clearance Required :

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do :

Guidehouse has an opportunity for a cleared Sr. Information Security Consultant to leverage their understanding of IC/DOD Risk Management Frameworks (RMF) continuous monitoring risk scoring and risk management experience to lead our team of Assessors in conducting rigorous technical testing of security controls across various domains such as access control cryptography network security and incident response for our Intelligence Community customer.

This role is 100% on-site and you must be a self-starter able to work independently.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Works with senior members of the client organization to ensure that overall program and project direction strategy and expectations are met.

  • Quickly Gain understanding of customers mission and impact managerial practices.

  • Act as a high-level assessor to help all the Security Control Assessors (SCA) on the RMF Team with their assessments and assessment report reviews prior to submission to the government

  • Manage security controls assessments including kickoff submission of deliverables final report and executive briefing

  • Conduct audits to ensure that security controls are implemented correctly and operating effectively

  • Monitor and evaluate a systems compliance with security resilience and dependability requirements

  • Verify that application software/network/system security postures are implemented as stated document deviations and recommend required actions to correct those deviations through the development of POA&Ms

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of security assessment processes.

  • Identify opportunities for automation optimization and enhancement of assessment methodologies and tools.

  • Mentor to junior Security Control Assessors


What You Will Need :

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET/SCI federal security clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph

  • Bachelors Degree

  • FIVE (5) or more years experience in cybersecurity

  • Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M (IAT III) certification (i.e. CASPCE CISSP CISA GCED GCIH CCSP) within the first 90 days of starting at Guidehouse


What Would Be Nice To Have :

  • An active DoD 8570.01-M (IAT III) certification (i.e. CASPCE CISSP CISA GCED GCIH CCSP)

  • Proficient computer skills and experience using Microsoft applications (Word Excel PowerPoint Visio and Outlook)

  • Exceptional oral and written communication 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 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- or via email at . 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 @ or . 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 . 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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Posted 2025-11-20

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