Cybersecurity Risk Analyst

Job Family:

Cyber Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do: 

Guidehouse is looking for an experienced professional with experience in cybersecurity risk analysis in support of federal organizations.  Your duties will include cybersecurity risk identification, analysis, and monitoring as well as supporting and controlling secure configurations of over 200 information systems for a federal client with a critical and high-profile mission.  These duties will be performed in accordance with NIST 800-128 guidance and applicable federal and organizational policies to enable security and facilitate the management of risk.  This particular role provides centralized support to systems owners and leadership across a variety of tasks.  The support provided ranges across multiple areas and may include: 

• Reviewing and creating reports from enterprise systems, including on vulnerabilities, configurations, controls, system details, and POA&Ms. 

• Advising on risk mitigation and security practices including risk waivers, exceptions, use of common controls, and security documentation. 

• Updating the systems of record and validating documentation provided by system teams. 

• Adhoc support leadership and system owner needs. 

What You Will Need: 

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET federal security clearance 

• Bachelor’s degree; FOUR (4) years of additional experience related to cybersecurity, information assurance, information technology and/or IT Technology Consulting may be used in lieu of a bachelor's degree 

• FOUR (4) or more years' experience as a Security/Network Administrator or Cybersecurity professional 

• The ability to obtain a DOD 8570 Level 1 certification within 6 months of employment, if not already obtained. 

 
What Would Be Nice To Have: 

• Current DOD 8570 Level 1 certification. 

• JCAM or other GRC application experience (Xacta, RiskVision, etc) 

• Broad knowledge of cybersecurity threats.   

• Broad knowledge of information system technologies.   

• Experience developing security policy.   

• Experience with online research techniques. 

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 Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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.