Senior Consultant – Cybersecurity Risk

Guidehouse

Cybersecurity risk consultant leading federal risk governance, technology assessments, and compliance deliverables. Guidehouse provides AI-led advisory, technology, and managed services to government and commercial sectors.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeMcLean • District of Columbia, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,000 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity risk management, including the ability to conduct technology risk assessments, prepare risk management plans, and adapt federal cybersecurity frameworks. Strong communication skills are essential for presenting findings and recommendations to both technical and executive audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cybersecurity Risk ManagementTechnology Risk AssessmentsRisk Governance DevelopmentCISSP CertificationFederal Cybersecurity Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Risk Management PlansRisk Acceptance MemorandaStandard Operating ProceduresCorrective Action PlansTechnology Review Board AssessmentsFOCI-Style AssessmentsDecision-Support DeliverablesCyber Risk Register ImprovementReport WritingProject Schedules

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationAdvisory Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCRISCCAPCGRCCISA

Industry Keywords

Federal Security ClearanceCybersecurity AuditsIT ControlsDepartment of StateDepartment of JusticeDepartment of Homeland Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a cybersecurity risk management and risk governance workstream within an agency
Oversee, manage, and lead development and execution of cybersecurity risk governance
Maintain and improve the enterprise-level risk register
Oversee technology risk assessments, including Tier 1 assessments supporting Technology Review Board decisions
Prepare risk acceptance memoranda for CISO and CIO approval
Conduct limited FOCI-style assessments to support agency decision-making
Interpret and adapt guidance for Tier 1 enterprise risk assessments
Scope technology risk assessments, confirm outputs and required elements, and prepare decision-support deliverables
Prepare plans and goals to improve the cyber risk register and support agency cyber risk profiles
Prepare and implement corrective action plans addressing open GAO or OIG recommendations
Incorporate federal cybersecurity frameworks into evaluations and assessments
Prepare and update risk management plans, standard operating procedures, and project schedules
Present technology risk assessment findings and recommendations to technical and executive audiences
Prepare briefing materials for weekly reports and specific audiences
Advise on assessment severity and recommend courses of action to government stakeholders
Adapt guidance and technical assistance to resource constraints, knowledge variability, and government leadership direction

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active and current Secret federal security clearance
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
Minimum of five years of relevant cybersecurity experience
US Citizenship contractually required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically in report writing
Certified in CISSP, CRISC, CAP/CGRC, CISA, or another relevant field
Experience interpreting and applying federal cybersecurity requirements and frameworks
Ability to conduct and scope technology risk assessments
Ability to prepare risk acceptance memoranda, risk management plans, SOPs, schedules, briefings, and corrective action plans
Nice to have: consulting experience with large federal agencies such as the Department of State, Department of Justice, or Department of Homeland Security on cybersecurity audits and/or IT controls
Nice to have: external client-facing management and/or consulting experience for large firms

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
Flexible benefits package