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Job Family:
IT Risk & Controls Consulting, Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Our Defense & Security IT Controls Consulting Analysts help our federal clients within Defense & Security optimize the reliability of their financial systems. Our new consultants will also build their professional and personal consulting skillsets while gaining a strong understanding of consulting.
This entry-level role will be responsible for technical delivery of efforts supporting Defense & Security clients with IT risk and controls assessments, remediation, and other related support. The clients are responsible for coordinating and monitoring internal controls for their organizations, including performing assessments in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 and assisting other program offices with remediation and other related internal controls tasks.
The IT Controls Consulting Analyst will have a role in working directly with clients and other organizational stakeholders to support IT internal control efforts, including assessments, remediation, and other ad-hoc efforts.
Day-to-day tasks include overseeing/performing some or all of the following:
- Performing rigorous assessments of IT controls using industry-standard guidance and leading practices
- Performing walkthrough interviews and maintaining communication with a variety of client stakeholders, including system personnel such as system and database administrators
- Requesting, obtaining, reviewing, and analyzing a variety of artifacts to assist in executing IT controls testing such as security plans, SOPs, system screenshots, and system configuration settings
- Evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls using provided artifacts, industry-standard guidance, leading practices, and professional judgement
- Professionally documenting the results of IT controls test work in a consistent and high-quality manner that would allow a reviewer to repeat the test and reach the same conclusion
- Summarizing and communicating IT controls assessment results to a variety of client stakeholders, including senior leadership personnel
- Planning and executing day-to-day activities of IT controls assessments individually and for the team
- Working with client personnel to understand and analyze known IT control weaknesses, identify root causes, and develop detailed, robust remediation plans
- Providing subject matter expertise to client personnel on all matters relating to IT controls and responding to ad-hoc IT controls requests from client personnel
In addition to client-facing responsibilities, this entry-level role will support important activities that contribute to the growth of our business, strengthen internal Guidehouse operations, and create a positive work environment for all Guidehouse employees. Some of these activities include but are not limited to:
- Assisting in business development activities, such as identifying potential client needs and ways Guidehouse can assist, developing proposals and white papers, participating in client and internal account meetings, and more
- Participating in Guidehouse’s programs for coaching and mentoring staff
- Assisting in the development of learning and development materials, courses, and presentations to help Guidehouse employees expand and strengthen their skills
- Supporting Guidehouse programs and initiatives for recruiting top talent to the company
What You Will Need:
- Minimum Years of Experience: 0 years
- Minimum Degree Status: Bachelor's degree (Must still be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program through Fall 2026 and graduate by December 2026)
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, Secret, or higher level of federal/government security clearance. US Citizenship is required for security clearance.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Degrees and backgrounds preferred: Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Business Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting
- Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy controls and regulations (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FISCAM, etc.)
- Familiarity with operating systems (e.g., Windows or UNIX), databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL) vulnerability management tools (e.g., Nessus), configuration management tools, and other tools that support a successful cyber security program for an organization
- Knowledge and understanding of project management principles and the phases of project management (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure)
- Experience working in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast-paced environment
- Heightened attention to detail, and the ability to create and edit technical and non-technical written work products and graphical presentations
- Ability to view problems from multiple angles and apply a variety of solutions to solving them
- Ability to participate in client-facing discussions and meetings
- Ability to synthesize information quickly and learn new skills
- Desire to support public sector clients with a national security mission
- Passionate about reinvesting in the company you work for and representing the company’s brand
- Previous related Internship experience
-
Active US Security Clearance:
- SECRET
- TOP SECRET
- TOP SECRET/SCI
- TS/SCI CI Poly
- TS/SCI FS Poly
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Interest in growing a career in consulting, preferably federal government consulting
- Strong oral and written communication skills
What 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 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
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse 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 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. 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 guidehouse@myworkday.com. 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 recruiting@guidehouse.com. 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.
Job Family:
IT Risk & Controls Consulting, Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Our Defense & Security IT Controls Consulting Analysts help our federal clients within Defense & Security optimize the reliability of their financial systems. Our new consultants will also build their professional and personal consulting skillsets while gaining a strong understanding of consulting.
This entry-level role will be responsible for technical delivery of efforts supporting Defense & Security clients with IT risk and controls assessments, remediation, and other related support. The clients are responsible for coordinating and monitoring internal controls for their organizations, including performing assessments in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 and assisting other program offices with remediation and other related internal controls tasks.
The IT Controls Consulting Analyst will have a role in working directly with clients and other organizational stakeholders to support IT internal control efforts, including assessments, remediation, and other ad-hoc efforts.
Day-to-day tasks include overseeing/performing some or all of the following:
- Performing rigorous assessments of IT controls using industry-standard guidance and leading practices
- Performing walkthrough interviews and maintaining communication with a variety of client stakeholders, including system personnel such as system and database administrators
- Requesting, obtaining, reviewing, and analyzing a variety of artifacts to assist in executing IT controls testing such as security plans, SOPs, system screenshots, and system configuration settings
- Evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls using provided artifacts, industry-standard guidance, leading practices, and professional judgement
- Professionally documenting the results of IT controls test work in a consistent and high-quality manner that would allow a reviewer to repeat the test and reach the same conclusion
- Summarizing and communicating IT controls assessment results to a variety of client stakeholders, including senior leadership personnel
- Planning and executing day-to-day activities of IT controls assessments individually and for the team
- Working with client personnel to understand and analyze known IT control weaknesses, identify root causes, and develop detailed, robust remediation plans
- Providing subject matter expertise to client personnel on all matters relating to IT controls and responding to ad-hoc IT controls requests from client personnel
In addition to client-facing responsibilities, this entry-level role will support important activities that contribute to the growth of our business, strengthen internal Guidehouse operations, and create a positive work environment for all Guidehouse employees. Some of these activities include but are not limited to:
- Assisting in business development activities, such as identifying potential client needs and ways Guidehouse can assist, developing proposals and white papers, participating in client and internal account meetings, and more
- Participating in Guidehouse’s programs for coaching and mentoring staff
- Assisting in the development of learning and development materials, courses, and presentations to help Guidehouse employees expand and strengthen their skills
- Supporting Guidehouse programs and initiatives for recruiting top talent to the company
What You Will Need:
- Minimum Years of Experience: 0 years
- Minimum Degree Status: Bachelor's degree (Must still be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program through Fall 2026 and graduate by December 2026)
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, Secret, or higher level of federal/government security clearance. US Citizenship is required for security clearance.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Degrees and backgrounds preferred: Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Business Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting
- Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy controls and regulations (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FISCAM, etc.)
- Familiarity with operating systems (e.g., Windows or UNIX), databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL) vulnerability management tools (e.g., Nessus), configuration management tools, and other tools that support a successful cyber security program for an organization
- Knowledge and understanding of project management principles and the phases of project management (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure)
- Experience working in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast-paced environment
- Heightened attention to detail, and the ability to create and edit technical and non-technical written work products and graphical presentations
- Ability to view problems from multiple angles and apply a variety of solutions to solving them
- Ability to participate in client-facing discussions and meetings
- Ability to synthesize information quickly and learn new skills
- Desire to support public sector clients with a national security mission
- Passionate about reinvesting in the company you work for and representing the company’s brand
- Previous related Internship experience
-
Active US Security Clearance:
- SECRET
- TOP SECRET
- TOP SECRET/SCI
- TS/SCI CI Poly
- TS/SCI FS Poly
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Interest in growing a career in consulting, preferably federal government consulting
- Strong oral and written communication skills
What 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 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
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse 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 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. 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 guidehouse@myworkday.com. 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 recruiting@guidehouse.com. 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.
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Who's Hiring
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- Technology & Software11
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in IT security engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field
- Active certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or CISM
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems
- Proficiency in vulnerability assessment tools and penetration testing methodologies
- Working knowledge of compliance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, and SOC 2
- Experience with cloud security controls in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments
Tips for Your IT Security Engineer Job Search
Align your resume to specific security domains
IT security is broad enough that hiring managers scan for domain fit first. Tailor your resume to the specific area you're targeting, whether that's cloud security, endpoint protection, or incident response, using the exact tooling and framework names each job listing calls out.
Lead with certifications above your degree
For most it security engineer roles, a current CISSP, CEH, or Security+ carries more immediate weight than your degree. Place active certifications in a dedicated section at the top of your resume so screeners see them before reading your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists it security engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by clearance requirement upfront
Many it security engineer postings, especially in defense and government, require an active security clearance. Check the clearance requirement before investing time in an application you can't currently satisfy, and prioritize roles that match your current clearance status.
Prepare hands-on scenarios for technical interviews
IT security interviews routinely involve live threat analysis, log review, or a take-home capture-the-flag challenge. Practice walking through your incident response methodology out loud so you can explain your reasoning under pressure, not just your conclusion.
Negotiate total compensation around training budgets
Certification renewal costs in security add up quickly. When evaluating an offer, ask specifically whether the employer covers exam fees and continuing education, since that benefit directly offsets your out-of-pocket cost and affects the real value of the package.
IT Security Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most it security engineers?
The companies hiring the most it security engineers right now include TECHNOLOGENT, Worth AI, and Sbt Global, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in financial services, federal contracting, and cloud infrastructure firms.
How many it security engineer jobs are remote?
About 67% of it security engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though positions requiring a security clearance or on-site lab access are far less likely to be remote. Cloud security and application security roles tend to offer the most location flexibility compared to roles tied to physical infrastructure or classified networks.
How do you become an it security engineer?
Start by building a foundation in networking and operating systems through self-study or a degree program, then earn an entry-level certification such as CompTIA Security+ to validate your knowledge. Gain hands-on exposure through a help desk, IT support, or junior analyst role, then layer in experience with security tools, incident response, and a more advanced certification before targeting dedicated security engineer titles.
Can you get hired as an it security engineer with no experience?
Breaking in without direct experience is possible if you build a demonstrable skill set first. Set up a home lab to practice with tools like Wireshark, Metasploit, or a SIEM platform, complete capture-the-flag challenges on practice platforms, and earn a recognized entry-level certification. Targeting roles titled junior security analyst or security operations center analyst is a practical stepping stone toward an engineer title.
What does the it security engineer interview process look like?
Most it security engineer interview processes begin with a recruiter screen focused on your background and certifications, followed by a technical phone interview covering networking concepts, threat modeling, and tool experience. Finalists typically complete a practical assessment, such as analyzing a simulated incident or reviewing a vulnerable configuration, before a final round with senior engineers or a hiring manager focused on behavioral and scenario-based questions.
Where can I find and apply to it security engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to it security engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target domain, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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