Cybersecurity Consultant

Guidehouse

Cybersecurity Consultant managing risk, POA&Ms, and BIAs across federal client applications. Supporting Guidehouse audits, remediation, continuity planning, and leadership reporting.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeMcLean • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $141,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cyber Risk Management, including the management of POA&M lifecycles and compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and FISMA requirements. Proficient in stakeholder collaboration, analytical thinking, and effective communication to support cybersecurity initiatives and audits.

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Cyber Risk ManagementNIST SP 800-53 ComplianceGRC PlatformsCompTIA Security+ CEPublic Trust Clearance

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityIT Risk ManagementPOA&M Lifecycle ManagementAutomated Data PipelinesAPI IntegrationBusiness Impact Analysis (BIA)Vulnerability PrioritizationMITRE ATT&CK FrameworkAnalytical ThinkingCommunication

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Power BIGRC Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+ CECISSPCEH

Industry Keywords

FISMAPublic HealthFederal Agency Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cyber risk management efforts across a portfolio of client applications
Manage the end-to-end POA&M lifecycle, including creation, tracking, validation, and closure of identified security weaknesses
Prioritize remediation activities based on risk severity, compliance requirements, and operational impact
Conduct regular POA&M status reviews and coordinate with system owners and O&M teams to track milestone progress
Perform BIAs to identify critical systems, functions, dependencies, and recovery time/objectives
Collaborate with stakeholders to validate system criticality and align with continuity and contingency planning requirements
Build and maintain working relationships with business, engineering, and security teams to validate fixes, resolve blockers, and support timely remediation
Prepare reports and briefings for leadership and federal oversight stakeholders
Provide cyber subject matter expertise during information security audits and assessments
Maintain and update BIA documentation in alignment with evolving system architecture and mission priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
Minimum of THREE (3) years of cybersecurity or IT risk management experience
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree is required
Hands-on experience with GRC platforms
Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53, FISMA requirements, and 800-37
Strong communication and analytical thinking; ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines
Experience developing automated data pipelines or integrating APIs into Power BI dashboards
Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and vulnerability prioritization methodologies (e.g., EPSS, CVSS v3)
Prior experience supporting a federal agency or working in a Public Health environment
Active CompTIA Security+ CE preferred; CISSP, CEH, or cloud-related certifications are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Up to 25% travel