Cyber Security Engineer SME – Associate Director

Cyber Security Engineer SME – Associate Director

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Our Cybersecurity Consultants are a team of business integrators with extensive consulting and industry experience who help our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy through execution. A career in an integrated team of developers and consultants provides the opportunity to grow and contribute to our clients' business issues every day, applying a collection of security spectrum capabilities, including security strategy and governance, IT risk, security technologies, and cybercrime and breach response.

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

• 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, Crowd Strike, 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

• 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

Annual salary range for this position is $-$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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
• Discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life &…