Ali Saif
Managing Consultant @ Guidehouse | Cybersecurity Governance, Risk Management
- Role
- Managing Consultant Defense & Security Technology Consulting at Guidehouse
- Location
- Sterling, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ali Saif
As a Managing Consultant at Guidehouse with over four years of experience in cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), I lead initiatives focused on strengthening security and compliance for defense and federal organizations. My expertise includes managing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, overseeing ATO packages in GRC tools (e.g, eMASS, CSAM, Xacta, ArchAngel) and tailoring NIST SP 800-53 controls to align with system architectures and mission objectives. I am committed to enabling organizations to achieve compliance with frameworks like FedRAMP, FISMA, and SOC 2. My goal is to bridge the gap between compliance and practical security outcomes by developing actionable strategies that enhance audit readiness, improve risk visibility, and support continuous monitoring for secure hybrid and cloud systems.
Experience
Managing Consultant Defense & Security Technology Consulting
Mar 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US
Lead cybersecurity governance and risk management programs, ensuring continuous monitoring and compliance for on-prem, hybrid, and cloud systems.• Manage ATO packages in eMASS, CSAM, Xacta, and ArchAngel; tailor NIST SP 800-53 controls to system architectures and mission needs.• Coordinate evidence collection and audit responses for FISMA, CISA, and IG reviews to maintain compliance and support customer assurance programs.• Oversee POA & M lifecycle and vulnerability remediation using Tenable and Tripwire; prioritize high-impact issues and document residual risk decisions.• Support FedRAMP and SOC 2 alignment by reviewing inherited controls, assessing compensating measures, and validating CSP evidence.• Develop and maintain policies, SOPs, and security plans to standardize risk management activities and improve audit readiness.• Advise on High Value Asset Oversight programs and risk reporting dashboards aligned with BOD 18-02 and OMB M-19-03.
Education
Montgomery College
Associate's degree, General Studies
2010 — 2012
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Systems & Supply Chain Management
2013 — 2015
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