Information System Security Engineer - GRC/FedRAMP SME

Job Family:

Cyber Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Active Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Perform hands-on and advise system development teams, organizations, and clients on cyber governance, risk, and compliance, cloud security, FedRAMP, vulnerability management, policy development, authorization and assessment, and risk management.
• 10+ years of experience performing comprehensive assessments and reviews of management, operational and technical security controls for audited applications and information systems, subject matter expertise in developing security authorization packages using National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST) Publications 800-53A, 800-53, 800-60, 800-30, 800-37, 800-137, FIPS 199, FIPS 200, OMB A-130 Appendix III.
• Create and maintain core security artifacts such as System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), checklists, Security Assessment Plan (SAP), and other documentation in support of the FedRAMP Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process.
• Experience categorizing systems based on FIPS 199 and NIST 800-60.
• Leverage Security Risk Management skills and various security assessment tools to perform audits and reviews for Security Compliance, FISMA, A-123, SSAE 16, and Assessment and Authorization.
• Provided RMF support towards obtaining an ATO for cloud-based systems/applications, to include system categorization, security control selection and tailoring, and supporting the security assessment in accordance with Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 199, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-60, and NIST SP 800-63.
• Identify and collaborate stakeholders to obtain security authorization, including senior management, IT staff, security personnel such as the Authorizing Official, system owners, Information System Security Officers (ISSO), by highlighting potential threats and vulnerabilities that could impact system security.
• Perform security control tailoring and apply required overlays beyond the baseline to mitigate risks to acceptable levels.
• Coordinated A&A renewal activities with key stakeholders to maintain proper accreditation throughout the life of the system, and lead activities to meet monthly and yearly FedRAMP continuous monitoring requirements.
• Ensured security policies, procedures, recommendations comply with FISMA, NIST, Organizational guidelines and technical best practices.
• Develop and deliver solutions for establishing security policies and procedures, evaluating enterprise IT security practices, implementing security controls, and identifying and mitigating security risks.
• Perform RMF assessment and engage with System Owners and ISSO, providing guidance of evidence needed for security controls, and documenting findings of assessment.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelors Degree with a minimum of TEN (10) years of related experience, OR a Masters Degree with a minimum of EIGHT (8) years of experience
• Cyber certification: Security+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP or CISM
• 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 are preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Communicates effectively and demonstrates leadership role with clients and fellow team members.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Certification
• Experience managing direct client engagement team to deliver impactful support to Federal clients.
• Experience with managing/supporting and/or knowledge of cybersecurity or high value asset program.
• Experience developing and maintaining trusted relationships with Federal clients onsite.
• Ability to identify obstacles and opportunities that impact the success of plans or initiatives.

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

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