
Senior Associate - Cybersecurity Services
Tharp Consulting
Visa & sponsorship
- A US security clearance is required, which effectively means citizens only.
Job description
Role Overview:
A Senior Associate in the Federal Advisory practice focuses on analyzing enterprise environments from an information security perspective within the U.S. Federal government sector.
Key Responsibilities
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Assess complex security environments and collaborate with high-level client executives and technical teams to implement strategic improvements in information protection, data security, privacy, and business continuity.
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Develop and support policies and procedures aligned with regulations such as FISMA and NIST guidelines.
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Assist in architecture, configuration, and deployment of security tools including Cloud, IAM, and IT-GRC platforms.
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Contribute to project management of cybersecurity initiatives like security architecture, cloud security, DevSecOps, risk assessments, incident response, RMF, penetration testing, and vendor risk management.
Qualifications & Skills
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Minimum three years of cybersecurity experience, preferably with U.S. Federal government consulting.
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
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Preferred certifications include CISSP, CCSP, CAP, CEH, CISA, and functional certifications in AWS, Azure, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Google, or MCSE.
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Ability to travel as needed and possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance.