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Risk and Cybersecurity Strategy Consultant

washington, dc • Posted 1 weeks ago
Onsite Full Time Consulting

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert‑level technical guidance and analysis to support cybersecurity and risk assessment initiatives, including supply chain risk management.
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support assessment execution and implementation.
  • Conduct security assessments and hands‑on testing, analyze results, document risks, and recommend appropriate countermeasures.
  • Identify, evaluate, and report on system vulnerabilities, threats, and security gaps.
  • Review and provide recommendations on program‑level documentation, including requirements specifications, system architecture and design documents, test plans and security plans.
  • Develop and document security evaluation test plans and procedures.
  • Support the development and implementation of information security policies, standards, and guidance.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable frameworks and regulations (e.g., FISMA, NIST, OMB).
  • Perform risk assessments, including analyzing threats, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts.
  • Coordinate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to support security testing and program objectives.
  • Lead or participate in technical exchange meetings, documenting outcomes and action items.
  • Prepare and deliver briefings to leadership on project status, risks, and key findings.
  • Analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources to produce clear, actionable insights for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Provide oversight for the design, development, and implementation of security support systems.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to map system functionality to security controls and compliance requirements.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree (MS/MA) in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or assessment operations.
  • Experience supporting federal or highly regulated environments preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (FISMA, NIST, OMB, etc.).
  • Experience with risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and security testing methodologies.
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear documentation and briefings.
  • Familiarity with security documentation development, including risk assessments, contingency plans, and test reports.

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