What you will do
Lead strategic client engagements and contribute to enterprise cybersecurity transformation initiatives.
Serve as a trusted advisor to federal cybersecurity leaders and program executives.
Help agencies strengthen resilience against nation-state threats, modernize security operations, and advance Zero Trust objectives.
Contribute to development of emerging cybersecurity offerings in areas such as AI security, cyber resilience, Zero Trust, cloud security, and data protection.
Integrate Zero Trust principles into enterprise services and guide system adoption in accordance with NIST SP 800-207, CISA, DOW and IC frameworks and approaches for Zero Trust Maturity Model into engagements, and potential new work.
Build and maintain trusted client relationships that identify opportunities for expanded mission support.
Contribute to practice growth through business development support, proposal development, client engagement, and innovative cybersecurity solutions that address mission risk through AI-enabled controls, analytics, and automation.
Work across cybersecurity, data, technology modernization, and AI teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams while fostering professional growth, technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and a collaborative culture of innovation.
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills
Ability to influence an AI first, data-driven mindset and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and best practices.
Demonstrated business development activities through proposal development, client relationship management, solution shaping, and opportunity identification.
Demonstrated ability to lead medium to large, multidisciplinary teams and deliver complex cybersecurity programs.
Strong communication skills for engaging audiences from C-Suite executives to technical specialists.
What You Will Need
An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET (or higher) federal security clearance.
Twelve (12+) years of experience in cybersecurity risk management and governance, INCLUDING THREE (3) years in leadership or supervisory roles.
Deep understanding of federal cybersecurity, privacy, risk management, and digital modernization initiatives.
Business Development experience.
US Citizenship is contractually required.
Ability to be onsite 3-5x per week in the Washington, DC/Arlington, VA area.
What Would Be Nice To Have
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
Experience in business development and capture activities through proposal development, client relationship management, solution shaping, and opportunity identification.
FIVE (5) years of cybersecurity experience in one of the following agencies: Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, Department of War or the Intelligence community.
Master’s Degree
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and/or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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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