Cybersecurity Delivery Lead: Zero Trust & Client Engagement

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Technology Cybersecurity Engagement leader to act as the primary client-facing delivery owner in the Virginia/McLean area. You will manage cross-functional teams, oversee security tool implementations, and ensure on-time, high-quality outcomes aligned with client objectives.

The role requires 5+ years in IT/cybersecurity project leadership, strong Zero Trust knowledge, and ability to obtain a Federal/Public Trust clearance. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, cybersecurity, CS, information systems, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing IT or cybersecurity projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading client-facing delivery teams.
• Experience supporting or managing security tool implementations.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust concepts and enterprise security environments.
• Certifications: Active CISSP preferred; CISA/CISM/Security+ or cloud-related certifications are a plus.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary client-facing lead and delivery owner for Technology Cybersecurity engagement.
• Manage client relationships and lead cross-functional cyber delivery teams.
• Oversee implementation of security tools and capabilities related to Zero Trust pillars.
• Translate client objectives into actionable implementation plans with delivery quality and schedule.
• Lead client communications, status briefings, and executive updates.
• Manage client expectations, scope, risks, and escalation paths.
• Build and maintain relationships across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to quality standards.
• Coordinate tool deployment, integration, configuration, and operationalization with technical teams.

Skills

Client-facing delivery leadership

Zero Trust concepts

Multi-priority management

Relationship management

Delivery quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity/CS/IS or related field

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Technology Cybersecurity Engagement leader to act as the primary client-facing delivery owner in the Virginia/McLean area. You will manage cross-functional teams, oversee security tool implementations, and ensure on-time, high-quality outcomes aligned with client objectives.

The role requires 5+ years in IT/cybersecurity project leadership, strong Zero Trust knowledge, and ability to obtain a Federal/Public Trust clearance. Travel up to 10% may be required.