Tech Cyber Managing Consultant

Dovel Technologies, Inc; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a seasoned Technology Cybersecurity Delivery Lead in McLean, VA to manage client relationships and oversee the delivery of security tool implementations. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and quality targets.

Responsibilities include executive updates, risk management, and developing actionable implementation plans, with up to 10% travel. A public trust clearance is required. A CISSP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, CS, IS, 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.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in complex delivery environments.
• Certifications: Active CISSP preferred.
• Other certifications (CISA, CISM, Security+, or cloud-related) are a plus.

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.
• Ensure delivery quality, schedule, and outcomes; translate objectives into implementation plans.
• Lead client communications, status briefings, and executive updates.
• Manage client expectations, scope, risks, and escalation paths.
• Build strong relationships across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate tool deployment, integration, configuration, and operation with technical teams.

Skills

Client-facing delivery leadership

Delivery management

Zero Trust concepts

Education

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

Tools

Security tool implementations

Job description

Job Family: Management Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Serve as primary client-facing lead and delivery owner for Technology Cybersecurity engagement. Responsible for managing client relationships and leading cross-functional cyber delivery teams. Oversee successful implementation of security tools and capabilities related to Zero Trust pillars. Ensure delivery quality, schedule, and outcomes while translating client objectives into actionable implementation plans. Lead client communications, status briefings, and executive updates. Manage client expectations, scope, risks, and escalation paths. Build and maintain strong 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.

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, 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.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in complex delivery environments.
• Certifications: Active CISSP preferred.
• Other certifications (CISA, CISM, Security+, or cloud-related) are a plus.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Master's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Prior experience supporting a Public Sector agency or working in a Federal Civilian environment.

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 [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail]. 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. Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.