Cyber Risk Assessment Analyst

Job Family :

Cyber Consulting

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

Active Secret

What You Will Do :

• Provide cybersecurity analysis support in the delivery of detailed enterprise cybersecurity risk analysis and reporting project with a large federal agency; leverage advanced critical thinking capabilities to identify organizational cybersecurity risks and impacts. Note: This work is not related to the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process.

• Prepare for enterprise cybersecurity risk assessments by performing detailed organizational research and analysis to determine potential business impacts to mission objectives.

• Conduct Tier 1 (organization) and Tier 2 (business/mission) level cybersecurity risk assessments in accordance with NIST Federal Information Processing Standards and Special Publications, OMB guidance, DHS Binding Operational Directives, and other regulatory authorities.

• Perform detailed quantitative and qualitative organizational research and analysis regarding cybersecurity risks (threats, vulnerabilities, likelihood, and impact).

• Identify and develop detailed actionable recommendations for remediating cybersecurity risks in alignment with the organization's defined risk tolerances and risk threshold.

• Gather threat and vulnerability information from internal and external information sharing forums and sources.

• Communicate cybersecurity risk assessment results through written narrative reports and executive-level presentations

• Identify, coordinate, track remediation, and monitor risk exposures; identify and communicate trends in data

• Evaluate cybersecurity program effectiveness in identifying, managing, and reducing risk.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal analysts and engage external stakeholders to build awareness of cybersecurity risk assessment initiatives.

What You Will Need :

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance.

• Bachelor's Degree AND FOUR (4) years of relevant experience OR Master's Degree AND TWO (2) years of relevant experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically in report writing.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• CRISC, CISSP or a Cyber Security AI certification

• Experience with NIST Federal Information Processing Standards and Special Publications, OMB guidance, and other regulatory authorities.

• Experience working for or with the Department of State.

• Demonstrated experience in the areas of external client-facing management and/or consulting for large firms.

• Demonstrated experience communicating highly technical subject matter to a non-technical audience.

• Ability to thrive in complex, challenging, and deadline-driven environments.

• Willingness to participate in proposal development and other business development activities.

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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.

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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