Guidehouse · 3 hours ago
Lead System Security Engineer
US - GA, Atlanta
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGuidehouse is a consulting firm specializing in cybersecurity and risk management. They are seeking a Lead System Security Engineer to review security controls, coordinate application security scans, and advise system owners on remediation strategies to enhance the organization's security posture.
AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Review SC&A (Security Controls & Assessment) packages submitted by business and technical stewards to ensure completeness, accuracy, and alignment with security and compliance requirements
Submit and coordinate application security scans (e.g., vulnerability scans, SAST/DAST, dependency scans) with appropriate security teams or scanning tools
Analyze scan results, validating true positives vs. false positives and assessing risk severity and impact to the organization
Advise system owners and technical teams on remediation strategies, timelines, and best practices to address identified vulnerabilities
Track remediation progress and ensure findings are resolved in accordance with organizational security policies and SLAs
Provide security guidance throughout the system lifecycle to improve security posture and reduce recurring issues
Qualification
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. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
Minimum of FIVE (5) years of experience in Risk Management Framework / Security Assessment and Authorization
RMF Experience in developing complete ATO packages for systems; including SSP, FIPS 199, E-Authentication, PTA/PIA, Incident Response Plan, Contingency Plan, and Configuration Management Plan
Experience in developing and conducting IR table-top tests and CP functional tests
3+ years of experience as IT system administrator or engineer. Experience can include: System maintenance in configuration and patching for On-premise servers and databases. Deployed and managed cloud hosted environments, configured and refined network connections and security monitoring integrations. Integrated third-party SaaS products with cloud environment, or collaboration Tenants like Microsoft 365. Maintained network components from firewalls, IDS/IPS to VPN solution. Developed and deployed web application software
Experience with conducting vulnerability scans and remediation findings
Experience with NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-37
Experience with cloud systems and SaaS products, and understanding of the FedRAMP requirements
Experience with security monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Tenable, BigFix, Microsoft Purview, Symantec DLP, Sentinel, CloudWatch, Security Center)
Experience reporting to executives' system risk analysis and findings. Capable of translating technical findings to meaningful and impactful risks
At least one of the following Certifications: CISA, CISSP, CompTIA Security+ CE Certified Professional, CompTIA Network+ CE Certified Professional, Certified Cloud Certificates (AWS, Azure, and/or Google)
Experience with assessing 5 of the 8 types of platforms/systems: ICAM Solution (Active Directory, SailPoint and CyberArk experience is preferred). Network – firewalls, IDS/IPS, switches, Routers, VPN. Cloud Hosting (experience with at least 2 of 3 – AWS, Azure, Google). On-premise Hosting (Windows and Linux platforms). Microsoft 365 Tenant. Third Party SaaS Platforms. High Performance Computing Systems. AI Applications and Systems
Preferred
Experience as software developer – capable of building dashboards within suites like Microsoft Power BI and Power App. Capable of configuring APIs with security tools into dashboards (such as Tenable, Splunk, and GRC Platforms including CSAM)
Benefits
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
Company
Guidehouse
Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
Alicia Harkness
Partner
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