Job Family:

Cyber Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 75%+

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking skilled Cybersecurity Professionals to support mission-critical initiatives for the U.S. Department of State. These roles will span in range from technical subject matter experts, consultants, senior level to managing consultant positions and are critical to advancing the department’s cybersecurity posture. Our cybersecurity experts will drive the implementation, enhancement, and management of complex technical solutions, including identity and access management, threat intelligence, incident response, and advanced security operations. These professionals will play a pivotal role in safeguarding critical infrastructure, aligning with federal cybersecurity standards, and supporting the development and deployment of cutting-edge security technologies. Successful candidates will bring extensive experience in cybersecurity strategy, technical execution, and collaboration with senior stakeholders to solve challenging security issues from design to implementation. If you are passionate about protecting global systems and advancing cybersecurity excellence, we invite you to join our team.

What You Will Need:

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearanceBachelor’s degreeTHREE (3) or more years of experience relevant to:Cybersecurity, orGovernance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) orSecurity Operations and Incident Response (SecOps) orInformation Security and Assurance orArchitectural and Technical Security orData and Analytics in Security orLeadership and Strategy orIT Technology Consultant

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET Federal or DoD security clearanceProficiency with a variety of cybersecurity tools and frameworks is preferred, including:SIEM Platforms: Splunk, QRadar, or ArcSight for centralized monitoring and alerting.Vulnerability Assessment Tools: Tenable Nessus, Qualys, or OpenVAS for identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities.Penetration Testing Tools: Metasploit, Burp Suite, or Kali Linux for security assessments.Incident Management Systems: FireEye, Carbon Black, or CrowdStrike for threat detection and response coordination.Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC, GCIH, CCNA or similar are strongly preferred to validate technical expertise.Experience conducting HVA assessment or performing Risk and Vulnerability Assessments.Knowledge of Cybersecurity Framework, Risk Management, NIST 800-83 Rev 5.Experience developing and maintaining working relationships while serving Federal clients onsite.Ability to identify obstacles and opportunities that impact the success of plans or initiatives.Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate leadership when interacting with clients and fellow team members.

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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.