Information Systems Security Officer, ISSO
CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Cyber Security
Senior Information Security Consultant
Guidehouse
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Reston • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteJob Level
Senior
Tech Stack
Cyber Security
About the role
- Lead team of Assessors conducting rigorous technical testing of security controls across access control, cryptography, network security, and incident response
- Work with senior members to ensure program and project direction, strategy and expectations are met
- Quickly gain understanding of customer’s mission and impact managerial practices
- Act as a high-level assessor to support Security Control Assessors and review assessment reports prior to government submission
- Manage security controls assessments including kickoff, submission of deliverables, final report, and executive briefing
- Conduct audits to ensure security controls are implemented correctly and operating effectively
- Monitor and evaluate system compliance with security, resilience, and dependability requirements
- Verify security postures, document deviations, recommend corrective actions, and develop POA&Ms
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives for assessment processes and identify automation opportunities
- Mentor junior Security Control Assessors
Requirements
- ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET/SCI federal security clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph
- Bachelor's Degree
- FIVE (5) or more years' experience in cybersecurity
- Ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M (IAT III) certification (i.e. CASP+CE, CISSP, CISA, GCED, GCIH, CCSP) within the first 90 days of starting at Guidehouse
- Active DoD 8570.01-M (IAT III) certification (nice to have)
- Proficient computer skills and experience using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook) (nice to have)
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills (nice to have)
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- Must be a self-starter able to work independently
- Must be 100% on-site
Benefits
- 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
- Competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
cybersecuritysecurity controls assessmenttechnical testingauditingincident responsenetwork securitycryptographycompliance monitoringcorrective actionsprocess improvement
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationmentoringindependencestrategic thinkingteam collaborationcustomer understandingorganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
TOP SECRET/SCI security clearanceDoD 8570.01-M (IAT III)CASP+CECISSPCISAGCEDGCIHCCSP
