Cybersecurity Security Operations Consultant job opportunity at Guidehouse.



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Guidehouse Cybersecurity Security Operations Consultant
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Job Family : IT Cyber Security Travel Required : Up to 10% Clearance Required : Active Public Trust What You Will Do : Lead vulnerability management and secure configuration operations, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity mandates. Manage, monitor, and report vulnerabilities across NIH/HHS systems using tools such as Tenable.sc / Tenable.io and coordinate timely remediation activities. Develop vulnerability prioritization models based on risk, exposure, and asset criticality. Develop secure configuration baselines and monitoring processes based on CIS Benchmarks. Ensure compliance with patching timelines and federal vulnerability directives. Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and security teams to validate remediation actions. Support preparation of reports for leadership and federal oversight bodies. Develop KPI metrics for vulnerability and compliance gap closure rates, asset risk scoring, and compliance tracking. What You Will Need : Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY and maintain an active HHS/NIH clearance are preferred. Minimum of THREE (3) years of cybersecurity or IT risk management experience, candidates with experience focused on vulnerability management and/or secure configuration are preferred. Minimum of a Bachelors Degree is required Tools: Hands-on experience with Tenable (Nessus, Tenable.sc, or Tenable.io). Knowledge: Deep understanding of CIS Benchmarks, NIST SP 800-53, and FISMA requirements. Certifications: Active CompTIA Security+ CE preferred. Other certifications (CISSP, CEH, or cloud-related) are a plus. Soft Skills: Strong communication and analytical thinking; ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines. What Would Be Nice To Have : Experience developing automated data pipelines or integrating Tenable APIs into Power BI dashboards. Familiarity with ServiceNow Vulnerability Response or Splunk Security Essentials. Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and vulnerability prioritization methodologies (e.g., EPSS, CVSS v3). Prior experience within a federal or HHS environment. The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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 Parental Leave 401(k) Retirement Plan Group Term Life and Travel Assistance Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Care.com annual membership Employee Assistance Program Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.) Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus 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.

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