Onsite Cybersecurity Third-Party Risk Management Consultant

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About the role

  • Cybersecurity Third-Party Risk Management Consultant leading risk assessments and compliance tracking for NIH/HHS systems. Managing third-party risk with a focus on federal cybersecurity mandates.

Responsibilities

  • Lead third-party risk management operations, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity mandates.
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments of potential third-party vendors to identify risks and potential impacts to client organizations.
  • Manage, monitor, and remediate third-party risk across NIH/HHS systems and coordinate timely mitigation activities.
  • Conduct training and provide guidance to stakeholders on industry trends related to third-party risk management.
  • Manage and maintain related procedures based on third-party risk management industry trends.
  • Develop KPI metrics for third-party risk and compliance tracking.

Requirements

  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
  • Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY and maintain an active HHS/NIH clearance are preferred.
  • Minimum of THREE (3) years of cybersecurity or IT risk management experience; candidates with experience focused on third-party risk management are preferred.
  • Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53, and FISMA requirements.
  • Strong communication and analytical thinking; ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.
  • Familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira, GRC tools preferred.
  • Active CompTIA Security+ CE preferred; Other certifications (CISSP, CEH, or cloud-related) are a plus.
  • Prior experience within a federal or HHS environment.

Benefits

  • 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

Job title

Cybersecurity Third-Party Risk Management Consultant

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$85,000 - $141,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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