Cyber Security Analyst – contract work

Job Description

Company: Guidehouse

Location: Bethesda, US

Cyber Consulting Travel Required: Up to 25% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do: Lead cyber risk management efforts across a portfolio of client applications. Manage end-to-end POA&M lifecycle, including creation, tracking, validation, and closure of identified security weaknesses Prioritize remediation activities based on risk severity, compliance requirements, and operational impact Conduct regular POA&M status reviews and coordinate with system owners and O&M teams to track milestone progress Perform BIAs to identify critical systems, functions, dependencies, and recovery time/objectives Collaborate with stakeholders to validate system criticality and align with continuity and contingency planning requirements Build and maintain strong working relationships with business, engineering, and security teams to validate fixes, resolve blockers, and support timely remediation. Provide cyber subject matter expertise during information security audits and assessments.

Minimum of THREE (3) years of cybersecurity or IT risk management experience, candidates with experience focused on cybersecurity risk management are preferred. Minimum of a Bachelors Degree is required.

Tools: Hands-on experience with GRC platforms.

What Would Be Nice To Have: Experience developing automated data pipelines or integrating APIs into Power BI dashboards. CISSP, CEH, or cloud-related certifications are a plus.

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. 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. 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.All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

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