Federal Cybersecurity Strategy Director

US101 Guidehouse Inc.

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 230,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical
Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Cybersecurity Director to shape enterprise-wide cybersecurity engagements across federal environments. The role combines governance, risk management, and compliance with leadership, business development, and stakeholder engagement to drive growth and profitability.

The Director will lead cyber advisory services, align with EO 14028 and NIST frameworks, and translate mandates into actionable strategies.

Qualifications

  • TEN (10)+ years of overall relevant work experience.
  • ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET (or higher) federal security clearance.
  • US Citizenship required; Sponsorship not eligible.

Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise-wide cyber advisory services and ensure alignment with EO 14028, OMB guidance, CISA directives, and NIST.
  • Advise CISO/CIO/CDO and interagency partners on cybersecurity strategies and risk posture.
  • Integrate Zero Trust principles into enterprise services and drive adoption per NIST SP 800-207 and related frameworks.
  • Drive program performance by defining KPIs, maturity models, and compliance metrics.
  • Lead business development, capture activities, client engagement, and revenue growth.
  • Mentor multidisciplinary teams and foster a culture of excellence.

Skills

Leadership
Cybersecurity governance
Risk management
Compliance
Business development
Client engagement
Stakeholder engagement
Zero Trust
NIST frameworks
CISA directives

Education

Bachelor's degree
Master’s degree

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Cybersecurity Director to shape enterprise-wide cybersecurity engagements across federal environments. The role combines governance, risk management, and compliance with leadership, business development, and stakeholder engagement to drive growth and profitability.

The Director will lead cyber advisory services, align with EO 14028 and NIST frameworks, and translate mandates into actionable strategies.

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