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Guidehouse · 5 days ago

Cyber Security Engineer SME – Associate Director

District of Columbia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$149K/yr - $248K/yr

10+ years exp

Guidehouse is a consulting firm that helps clients solve complex business issues through cybersecurity solutions. They are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer SME – Associate Director to provide technical leadership and manage enterprise-level security solutions, particularly in federal government environments.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership on major cybersecurity engineering tasks across all networks and environments

Propose, develop, deploy, configure, operate, integrate, maintain, and support enhancements of cybersecurity capabilities including threat detection tools, traffic segmentation controls, and security infrastructure

Establish goals for cybersecurity tool implementation that meet project objectives

Direct cybersecurity engineering activities with domain expertise in multiple capability categories

Make critical decisions regarding cybersecurity tool selection, design, and deployment

Ensure cyber capabilities meet or exceed minimum standards to operate on the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN.)

Focus areas may include: Secure Design, Tool Engineering/Lead, Cyber Incident Response Team Lead, Comply-to-Connect (C2C) Network Access Control (NAC), Data Security, Defensive Cyberspace Operations Infrastructure, Endpoint Security, Scanner Ops, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Implementation, Vulnerability Management Lead, DevSecOps, and various specialized tool/process engineering roles

Qualification

Cybersecurity EngineeringEnterprise Security ArchitectureThreat DetectionIncident ResponseVulnerability ManagementSecurity FrameworksCloud SecurityAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoringProblem-SolvingTechnical Leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree is required

Minimum of TEN (10) years of relevant cybersecurity or IT security experience

An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance

Demonstrated expertise in enterprise security architecture, threat intelligence, and incident response

Mastery of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, RMF SP 800-53 Rev 5, DoD 8570)

Experience with cybersecurity platforms such as Splunk, Tenable, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, and AWS/Azure security services

Experience in incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis

Experience with cloud security practices and technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Demonstrated ability to be effective as a Subject Matter Expert delivering cyber theories, concepts and principles in cross-functional teams and manage complex technical projects

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred

Master's Degree in relevant cybersecurity or IT field

One or more of the following certifications: ISC2 Zero Trust Strategy Certificate, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) / Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC), IAT Level II (Information Assurance Technical), IAM Level II (Information Assurance Management), Cloud Security Certification (AWS, Azure, or Google)

Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI/ML in cybersecurity, quantum-resistant cryptography, and secure software supply chain practices

Experience with Zero Trust Architecture and implementation based on CISA, DOD and/or IC maturity models