Federal Cybersecurity Director - Strategy & Growth

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Cybersecurity Director to lead enterprise‑level engagements across federal environments, translating mandates into actionable strategies and aligning delivery teams with organizational mission goals.

You will drive policy development, risk management, and AI‑enabled controls, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and advance business growth while ensuring compliance with NIST, CISA, EO 14028, and related standards.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in cybersecurity programs.
• Experience with federal security standards and governance.
• Ability to influence AI/data-driven risk strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise cyber advisory engagements aligned with EO 14028, NIST, and CISA directives.
• Drive business development, capture activities, and revenue growth.
• Oversee delivery of major cybersecurity engagements with quality and compliance.
• Provide thought leadership through publications and conferences.
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams and foster continuous improvement.
• Engage C‑suite and interagency partners on cybersecurity strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity governance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Business development

Federal contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Guidehouse seeks a Cybersecurity Director to lead enterprise‑level engagements across federal environments, translating mandates into actionable strategies and aligning delivery teams with organizational mission goals.

You will drive policy development, risk management, and AI‑enabled controls, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and advance business growth while ensuring compliance with NIST, CISA, EO 14028, and related standards.