Senior Consultant - Cybersecurity Compliance & Readiness

Job Family:Cyber ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:NoneThe Senior Consultant supports delivery of cybersecurity and compliance readiness engagements by performing detailed control assessments, documentation reviews, gap analyses, and remediation planning activities across regulated and compliance‑driven environments.This role serves as a key execution lead, translating cybersecurity and regulatory requirements into assessable and implementable control outcomes.What You Will Do:Execute cybersecurity and compliance readiness assessments across commercial, defense, and federal‑adjacent environmentsPerform detailed control gap analyses related to cybersecurity governance, technical controls, and ITGCsReview system documentation, policies, procedures, and technical evidence against applicable frameworksDraft assessment reports, readiness analyses, and remediation roadmapsSupport control‑design and remediation guidance for cybersecurity and ITGC environmentsCoordinate evidence collection and validation with client technical and operational teamsProvide day‑to‑day task leadership and mentoring to ConsultantsWhat You Will Need:Minimum of THREE (3) years of experience in cybersecurity, IT risk, audit, or complianceWorking knowledge of cybersecurity and control frameworks (e.g., NIST 800‑53, NIST 800‑171, ITGC, CMMC)Experience leading assessment‑based or advisory cybersecurity engagementsStrong ability to lead client facing technical conversations in common ITGC areas.Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skillsConsulting or advisory experience preferredWhat Would Be Nice to Have:Exposure to FedRAMP readiness or assessment activities, including experience supporting security control assessments or interacting with 3PAO assessorsWhat 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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or View email address on click.appcast.io. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Guidehouse-Inc.