Tech Cyber Managing Consultant

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

• 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.

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.

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