Security Configuration SME

Job Family:

IT Cyber Security

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is shaping Zero Trust strategies and implementation across multiple federal clients. We apply a holistic approach that encompasses the Zero Trust pillars and addresses organizational culture, business processes, and other technical areas. We are currently seeking a Security Configuration Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assist customers in their journey toward a Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA). The Security Configuration SME will be responsible for assessing our customer’s current ZTA posture, designing future state architectures, establishing roadmaps, and helping drive implementation.

Specific Duties will include:

• Assessing customer’s current ZTA posture, including supporting maturity assessments across Zero Trust pillars.

• Developing future state configurations

• Develop ZTA documentation including strategy development, presentations, and technical/non-technical documentation

• Support program management activities throughout the lifecycle of the ZTA project

• Demonstrate communications skills with all levels of management

• Work with key stakeholders to track, report, and drive ZTA adoption

• Work with key stakeholders to anticipate, identify, and mitigate project risk using best practice program management tools and methodology

• Provide continuous improvement recommendations and risk mitigations for ZTA implementation across all ZTA pillars

What You Will Need:

• 6 or more years of relevant experience delivering on large technology projects

• Bachelors degree

• Experience with Zero Trust principles and configuring security architecture

• Knowledge of cybersecurity threats and information system technologies

• Experience researching, designing, and implementing security solutions

• Advanced proficiency in analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (verbal and written).

• Ability to work positively with a wide range of individuals across technical and non-technical teams

• Strong leadership and management skills

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience with some or all of the following solutions: SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, Zscaler, CrowdStrike, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Azure, AWS, AppGate, and other Zero Trust enabling technology

• Experience supporting large federal organizations The annual salary range for this position is $115,200.00-$172,800.00. 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
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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