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Security Control Assessor/Technical Evaluator

Guidehouse
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Oct 2025

About the role

Job Family:

Cyber Consulting


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do: 

 

Guidehouse is looking for an experienced professional with experience assessing and advising on controls of information systems for federal organizations. Personnel assigned to this role will support the security and compliance program of a federal client with a critical and high-profile mission across over 200 information systems.  Your duties will span common/core control tasks including assessments of security controls for assigned systems to ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., NIST RMF).  You will evaluate technical implementations, identify vulnerabilities, provide risk-based recommendations, and collaborate with stakeholders to support system authorization and continuous monitoring activities. 

 

What You Will Need: 

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET federal security clearance 
  • Bachelor’s degree In Computer Science, Information Technology or related field OR High School Diploma with an additional FOUR (4) years of experience.
  • Minimum of FOUR (4) years’ experience related to cybersecurity, information assurance, information technology and/or IT Technology Consulting.
  • Possess or the ability to obtain a DOD 8140 certification aligned with a Security Control Assessor role.  

What Would Be Nice To Have: 

  •  SIX (6) or more years' experience as a Security/Network Administrator or Cybersecurity professional 
  • Current DOD 8140 certification 
  • General cybersecurity principles and techniques  
  • Federal cybersecurity requirements, such as security and privacy assessments and continuous monitoring  
  • Cloud Security principles and techniques  
  • Supply Chain Risk Management and Acquisition Security  
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance principles and techniques  
  • Cybersecurity Policy & Strategy principles and techniques  
  • DevSecOps principles and techniques  
  • SecCM principles and techniques  
  • General IT principles and 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. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email

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