Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist

Job Family:

Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

What You Will Do:
The GRC will support the operations and maintenance of the client's commercial off the shelf (COTS) Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) application used to guide their systems through the Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA) process. Additional responsibilities are:

• Provision user access to the GRC application
• Facilitate user training and troubleshoot user issues within the GRC application
• Advise and collaborate with client stakeholders to ensure security control documentation and other artifacts are managed properly in the GRC application
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of the GRC application to further improve and automate the Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) process for the client
• Utilize data within the GRC application to support and answer various data calls for internal and external client stakeholders

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET federal security clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree
• THREE (3) or more years of experience relevant to cybersecurity and/or information assurance and security
• Functional understanding of Governance, Risk and Compliance

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Masters Degree
• FIVE (5) or more years of experience in cybersecurity and/or Information Assurance and Security
• Familiarization with the NIST Risk Management Framework and Authorization and Accreditation (A&A)/SAA Authority to Operate (ATO) process
• Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls
• Experience working with one or more of the following COTS GRC applications, RSA Archer, Xacta 360, and RiskVision, as well as the Department of Justice (DOJ) CSAM application
• Ability to participate in discussions across job areas to influence processes
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of policies and procedures within own job area
• Ability to operate independently
• CISSP or CAP Certification
• MySQL database experience
• DOJ experience a plus 

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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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.

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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.