Senior Cybersecurity Consultant (Federal)

Details: --> We have an outstanding Contract position for a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant (Federal) to join a leading Company in the Washington, DC surrounding area.Pay Rate: $70 - $90 /hourUS Citizenship is required.Candidates must possess an Active Secret Security Clearance.This role is a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant position focused on evaluating and optimizing a small set of security tools within a federal environment, specifically supporting the United States Department of State. The consultant leads assessments of tool usage, effectiveness, ownership, and cost to determine whether each tool should be retained, improved, or replaced. They gather insights through stakeholder interviews, data analysis, and documentation review, then translate findings into clear, executive-level recommendations. Strong experience with federal frameworks like FISMA and NIST Risk Management Framework is expected. The role requires independent execution, strong communication skills, and the ability to deliver actionable results within a fast-paced 8-week engagement. Basic Hiring Criteria: 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting or advisory roles, preferably in federal environmentsDemonstrated experience performing security tool assessments, rationalization, or portfolio optimizationStrong working knowledge of enterprise security tools (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike Falcon, vulnerability management, IAM, network security)Proven familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as FISMA and NIST Risk Management FrameworkAbility to conduct stakeholder interviews and facilitate working sessions with senior government personnelStrong analytical skills, including cost-benefit analysis and operational efficiency evaluationExcellent written and verbal communication skills with experience delivering executive-level reports and recommendationsActive Secret clearance and ability to work on-site in a federal environment Desired Qualifications:Security tool rationalization and assessment experience in enterprise environmentsExperience evaluating enterprise security tools such as Splunk, CrowdStrike Falcon, and Tenable NessusAbility to identify tool overlap, capability gaps, and cost inefficiencies across security portfoliosBroad cybersecurity knowledge across SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, IAM, and network security domainsPrior experience supporting federal cybersecurity environments, including agencies such as the United States Department of State, DoD, DHS, or the Intelligence CommunityFamiliarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as FISMA and NIST Risk Management FrameworkStrong stakeholder engagement skills, including conducting interviews and facilitating working sessions with technical and executive stakeholdersExperience performing cost-benefit analysis and operational efficiency assessments of security toolsAbility to translate technical findings into clear, executive-level recommendationsExperience producing structured reports and executive-level presentations for leadership audiencesAbility to manage scope, timelines, and deliverables independently in fast-paced consulting engagementsBenefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: Secret Details: --> Military connected talent encouraged to apply.VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit or Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Created: 2026-05-07