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Guidehouse · 16 hours ago

Cybersecurity Third-Party Risk Management Consultant

US - VA, McLean

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $141K/yr

3+ years exp

Guidehouse is a consulting firm that specializes in various sectors including cybersecurity. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Third-Party Risk Management Consultant to lead risk management operations, conduct risk assessments, and manage third-party risks across systems while ensuring compliance with federal mandates.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Lead third-party risk management operations, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity mandates

Conduct thorough risk assessments of potential third party vendors to identify risks and potential impacts to client organizations

Manage, monitor, and remediate third-party risk across NIH/HHS systems and coordinate timely mitigation activities

Conduct training and provide guidance to stakeholders on industry trends related to third party risk management

Manage and maintain related procedures based on third-party risk management industry trends

Develop KPI metrics for third-party risk and compliance tracking

Qualification

Cybersecurity experienceThird-party risk managementNIST SP 800-53 knowledgeFISMA requirements knowledgeServiceNow familiarityJira familiarityGRC tools familiarityCompTIA Security+ CEAnalytical thinkingManage multiple prioritiesCommunication

Required

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

Minimum of THREE (3) years of cybersecurity or IT risk management experience, candidates with experience focused on third-party risk management are preferred

Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53, and FISMA requirements

Strong communication and analytical thinking; ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines