Cybersecurity Operations Consultant

Guidehouse

Lead vulnerability management and secure configuration operations for federal cybersecurity mandates at Guidehouse. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and effective reporting.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeMcLean • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,000 - $163,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead vulnerability management and secure configuration operations, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity mandates.
Manage, monitor, and report vulnerabilities across NIH/HHS systems using tools such as Invicti and coordinate timely remediation activities.
Develop vulnerability prioritization models based on risk, exposure, and asset criticality.
Develop secure configuration baselines and monitoring processes based on CIS Benchmarks.
Ensure compliance with patching timelines and federal vulnerability directives.
Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to validate remediation actions.
Support preparation of reports for leadership and federal oversight bodies.
Develop KPI metrics for vulnerability and compliance gap closure rates, asset risk scoring, and compliance tracking.

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.
Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY and maintain an active HHS/NIH clearance are preferred.
Minimum of THREE (3) years of cybersecurity or IT risk management experience, candidates with experience focused on vulnerability management and/or secure configuration are preferred.
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree is required.
Hands-on experience with Invicti.
Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53 and FISMA requirements.
Active CompTIA Security+ CE preferred.
Other certifications (CISSP, CEH, or cloud-related) are a plus.
Strong communication and analytical thinking; ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

vulnerability managementsecure configurationrisk prioritization modelsKPI metrics developmentcompliance trackingremediation activitiesasset risk scoringCIS Benchmarkspatching compliance

Soft Skills

strong communicationanalytical thinkingability to manage multiple prioritiesability to meet deadlines

Certifications

Federal or DoD Public TrustCompTIA Security+ CECISSPCEH