Vulnerability Management Subject Matter Expert

Travel Required: Up to 10%. Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust.

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is seeking a seasoned Vulnerability Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as a trusted advisor to federal clients. The Associate Director focuses on strategic guidance, cross-organizational coordination, and maturing enterprise vulnerability and endpoint management capabilities. This is not a project management role.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to federal clients on maturing vulnerability management and endpoint security capabilities.
• Provide expert guidance on configuration, optimization, and effective use of enterprise vulnerability management tools (BigFix, Tenable, SCCM, and/or Qualys).
• Support the modernization and evolution of enterprise vulnerability and endpoint management environments, including tool transitions, capability enhancements, and integration with broader cyber programs.
• Strengthen enterprise vulnerability workflows by advancing prioritization, remediation coordination, communications, and reporting consistency.
• Engage stakeholders across a large, federated organization, building alignment and driving sustained adoption of enterprise vulnerability management practices.
• Translate complex technical topics into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
• Partner with cyber, IT infrastructure, application teams, and senior stakeholders to improve remediation outcomes and reduce enterprise risk.
• Contribute thought leadership, mentor junior staff, and support practice development.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a federal security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree plus minimum of nine (9) years of cybersecurity experience with deep specialization in vulnerability management and endpoint security.
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise vulnerability tools (BigFix, Tenable, SCCM, and/or Qualys) and architecting solutions.
• Experience supporting enterprise modernization initiatives, system/tool transitions, or the evolution of large-scale cyber capabilities.
• Ability to navigate large, federated organizations and work with multiple sub-organizations.
• Strong communication and advisory skills, with the ability to shape strategy and influence stakeholders.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience linking vulnerability management with ICAM, Zero Trust, continuous monitoring, or RMF-aligned cyber programs.
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity standards and large-scale IT environments.
• Prior consulting or advisory experience in federal civilian or defense environments.
• Relevant certifications (Security+, CISSP, vendor-specific tool certifications).

Benefits

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package.

• 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