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Cybersecurity High Value Asset (HVA) Risk Assessment Lead - Managing Consultant
Cybersecurity High Value Asset (HVA) Risk Assessment Lead - Managing Consultant-April 2024
McLean
Apr 2, 2026
About Cybersecurity High Value Asset (HVA) Risk Assessment Lead - Managing Consultant

  Job Family :

  Cyber Consulting

  Travel Required :

  Up to 10%

  Clearance Required :

  Active Top Secret (TS)

  What You Will Do:

  Managing Consultants own client engagements from cultivation to completion. In this role, you will be accountable for the activities of an Assessment Team and lead the planning and execution of High Value Asset (HVA) Cybersecurity Assessments on the federal government’s most critical systems across. You will lead the execution of HVA assessments which include penetration testing services using a variety of tactics, techniques, and procedures to identify exploitable vulnerabilities in networks and systems while also measuring compliance with organizational security policies, testing whether staff are aware of security issues, and ultimately determining the organization’s risk to cybersecurity threats.

  Serve as the Assessment Lead and responsible for overall assessment execution and guidance of technical and operator team members.

  Develop executive-focused Assessment Report sections.

  Develop current state security architecture diagrams.

  Lead the communication with senior executives and stakeholders on assessment requirements.

  Lead technical interviews with system stakeholders to determine if risks to the HVA are identified, evaluated, and managed.

  Lead the documentation of Rules of Engagement to guide the scope, develop test plan, and assist with acquiring management approval.

  Lead Penetration Team Operators to perform network mapping and reconnaissance, internal and external Testing including Red Team testing activities that focus testing activity towards accessing specific target datasets. Testing methodology should include crafted e-mails, custom public websites, exploit code, and social engineering.

  Analyze test results, develop a report on discovered vulnerabilities, and provide risk-based recommendations to remediate those vulnerabilities.

  Confirm all deliverables are completed and meet expected quality standards.

  What You Will Need:

  Active Top Secret (TS) or Secret with ability to obtain TS clearance

  Minimum of five years cybersecurity risk assessments or penetration testing experience

  Bachelor’s degree

  One of the following certifications: Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification

  Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

  Communicates effectively and demonstrates leadership role with clients and fellow team members.

  Experience managing direct client engagement team to deliver impactful support to Federal clients.

  Experience developing and maintaining working relationships while serving Federal clients onsite.

  Ability to identify obstacles and opportunities that impact the success of plans or initiatives.

  Previous passing of the CISA AES HVA Assessment or ability to pass the CISA AES HVA Assessment course

  What Would Be Nice To Have:

  Experience supporting US government cybersecurity programs

  CISSP or CISM certifications

  PMP Certification

  Experience with managing/supporting and/or knowledge of cybersecurity or high value asset program, and Security Architecture Review

  Certified CISA AES HVA Assessment Lead with experience conducting HVA assessments, or performing Risk and Vulnerability Assessments

  Knowledge of Cybersecurity Framework, Risk Management, NIST 800-83 Rev 5

  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

  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.

  If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

  Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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