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Security Engineer

Guidehouse

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 May 2026

💰 $124,000/yr($74,000/yr – $124,000/yr)

About the role

Job Family:

IT Cyber Security

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Security Engineer to support security operations, compliance, and risk management activities for a federal government client within the a Federal Government Agency environment. This role supports enterprise applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments by ensuring adherence to federal cybersecurity requirements while strengthening the security posture of mission-critical client systems.

Support cybersecurity and information assurance activities for client systems in accordance with federal security standards and organizational policies.
Conduct vulnerability management and assessment activities across applications, operating systems, databases, cloud, and network environments using tools such as Tenable and Qualys.
Analyze, validate, and prioritize vulnerability findings, coordinating remediation efforts with system owners, engineers, and operations teams.
Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring of security controls.
Maintain and update RMF artifacts including POA&M entries, security documentation, and system authorization materials.
Monitor system and network security events and logs to identify potential threats, misconfigurations, and compliance issues.
Evaluate technical and policy-based security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP, and related federal guidance.
Support cloud security operations and monitoring efforts within AWS environments, leveraging native security services.
Document security findings, remediation recommendations, and compliance activities to support audits and leadership reporting.
Collaborate closely with developers, system administrators, architects, SOC teams, and government stakeholders to improve overall system security.
Participate in incident response, vulnerability remediation validation, and continuous monitoring initiatives.

What You Will Need:

Bachelor’s degree. Additional Four (4) years of exp can be used in lieu of degree.
Minimum of Two(2) years of experience .
Experience supporting federal Security programs.
Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning and analysis tools such as Tenable, Qualys, or similar platforms.
Working knowledge of RMF processes, NIST security controls, and federal compliance requirements.
Experience securing and supporting Windows, Linux/UNIX, and cloud-based systems.
Strong technical writing, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to analyze complex security issues and communicate risk clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Prior experience supporting Federal Government Agency systems.
Experience with AWS security services (e.g., GuardDuty, CloudTrail, Audit Manager).
Professional cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CISA, CEH, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent.
Experience supporting continuous monitoring, ATO renewals, or FedRAMP-aligned systems.
Familiarity with zero trust concepts, identity and access management, and secure network architectures.

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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: