Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) (Managing Consultant) Job at Guidehouse, McLean, VA

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  • Guidehouse
  • McLean, VA

Job Description

Job Family :

Cyber Consulting

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Active Secret

What You Will Do :

Our Cybersecurity Consultants are a team of business integrators with extensive consulting and industry experience who help our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy through execution. A career in an integrated team of developers and consultants provides the opportunity to grow and contribute to our clients' business issues every day, applying a collection of security spectrum capabilities, including security strategy and governance, IT risk, security technologies, and cybercrime and breach response. Guidehouse is currently seeking technical professionals in support of our Department of Defense client.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) (Managing Consultant) with a proven track record to possess and apply comprehensive knowledge of information system security across key assignments, specifically for government clients. The ideal candidate will plan and lead major ISSO activities supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and collaborate with system owners and cybersecurity teams to progress through RMF steps.

The ISSO will possess and apply comprehensive knowledge of information system security across key assignments. Plan and lead major ISSO activities supporting Risk Management Framework processes. Collaborate with system owners and cybersecurity teams to progress through RMF steps. Evaluate information system security posture and recommend major improvements. Function as technical expert on information system security across multiple projects. Support development of System Security Plans and assessment documentation. Coordinate security control implementation and assessment activities. Maintain security documentation in approved repositories including eMASS.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Develop security plans, generate assessment reports, and formulate remediation POA&Ms

  • Maintain security documentation in approved DoD repositories.

  • Coordinate security control implementation and assessment activities.

  • Support development of System Security Plans and assessment documentation.

  • Function as technical expert on information system security across multiple projects.

  • Evaluate information system security posture and recommend major improvements

What You Will Need :

  • Bachelors Degree is required

  • Minimum of SEVEN (7) years of related experience in security controls assessments and applying the Risk Management Framework.

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "Secret" Federal or DOD security clearance.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong people skills managing a diverse set of stakeholders and direct client management experience.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical issues and project goals to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Ability to identify obstacles and opportunities that impact the success of plans or initiatives.

  • Experience developing and maintaining trusted relationships with Federal clients onsite.

  • Experience managing direct client engagement team to deliver impactful support to Federal clients.

  • Demonstrated experience in developing security controls artifacts and evidence, including but not limited to: System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, and POA&Ms

What Would Be Nice To Have :

  • At least one cyber certification: Security+, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or AWS Certified Solutions Architect.

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 domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

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.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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