Information Systems Security Officer

Job Family:

Technology Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

Guidehouse has an exciting opportunity in our National Security Segment to support an identity and credential management system (IDMS) for a federal client. The ISSO will be responsible for providing support for conducting proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies for an IDMS system. The individual will oversee an IS program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.  

What You Will Do:

The Individual will regularly interact with senior government officials, staff, and will be engaged in a diverse set of project-specific tasks related to the security and assessment and authorization (A&A) activities of the IDMS system. The individual should possess experience with a variety of project management responsibilities, IS experience, and a willingness to be flexible in supporting numerous work products and deliverables.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree; OR FOUR (4) years’ of experience supporting information security and/or information technology delivery may be used in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• THREE (3) or more years of experience supporting information security and/or information technology delivery
• Experience supporting client’s customer facing

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Masters Degree
• Experience conducting network and application penetration testing, and intrusion detection and drafting Plans of Actions and Milestones and remediation plans
• Functional knowledge of A&A activities, risk and security assessments, and/or IT audits
• Knowledge of Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), FEDRAMP, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800 Series and Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS)
• Experience identifying cybersecurity and security control technologies to reduce identified risk to acceptable security level
• Experience with Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation to include maintaining lists of known risks and monitoring known risks for compliance with federal policies
• Experience collaborating with multiple contractor and federal government teams to support federal compliance and assessment efforts
• Experience developing and presenting executive presentations utilizing Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Visio
• Experience interacting directly with Federal clients at all levels of leadership; polished and professional in client interactions
• Proactive and comfortable working independently

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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