About the Federal Region
GuidePoint Security is the trusted partner that defense and civilian government agencies rely on to lead their cybersecurity efforts and protect their organizations. We help solve their most complex security challenges, mature security architectures, and proactively reduce risk. Our purpose-built solutions ensure compliance, safeguard critical assets, and align security with organizational objectives. Backed by deep expertise, strong partnerships, and advanced technologies, we deliver scalable, adaptive capabilities that evolve with the threat landscape so Federal agencies can lead with confidence and protect what’s next.
Roles and Responsibilities
Leadership - Lead a team of cyber security engineers delivering cybersecurity projects using established project management methodologies, define project scope, cost, success criteria, dependencies, assumptions, and constraints with stakeholders
Deliver Solutions – Design and implement global technologies and services to meet the Federal Region's business needs; manage development teams on system design and gap analysis, in addition to prioritization of critical strategic components of the deployments.
Business Requirements - Coordinate the collection of business requirements across multiple regional partners, including the documentation of system configuration and integration specifications, test plans and use cases.
Implementation - Direct the rollout of new and existing functionality to multiple agencies including delivery of standard operating procedures, workflow diagrams, training materials and post-launch support resources.
Measurement - Develop measures to define progress and success; establish ongoing reporting requirements and key performance indicators for confirming return on investment; maintain project budgets and forecasts.
Project Management – Develop and maintain contract management plans, project plans, identify resource needs, and manage project schedule and budget; collaborate effectively across teams to define strategy, goals, and commitment to timelines and deliverables.
Developing Team Capabilities – Work at an individual and team level to develop project growth and opportunities beyond initial project scope.
Communication - Own all project communications to project members and stakeholders on progress, issues, and risks including regular status updates and periodic white paper analysis; ability to brief C-suite executives, CISOs, security analysts, and compliance officers.
Required Experience and Education
MUST have an active TS/SCI clearance for consideration
Years in Industry: 7+ years of direct Project Management experience.
5+ years of managing a technical team focused on Cyber Security or Operations; working directly on security products like (SIEM/SOAR, IAM, endpoint protection, or cloud security.)
5+ years of experience managing a Program with over 10 people
5+ years of experience in public sector/DOD/IC contract management
A BS degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent hands-on experience in software engineering or IT infrastructure.
Required Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Required Security+ Certification
Knowledge and awareness of the certification in the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework standards for information technology (IT) infrastructure, development, and operations
Demonstrated exceptional leadership, communication, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office/Microsoft Project/Atlassian Jira/Atlassian Confluence
Preferred Experience and Education
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM)
Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)
ITIL 4 Foundations Certification or equivalent
Travel Requirements
Hybrid staffing model – expect 50% onsite within 50 miles of the National Capitol Region
Physical Requirements
Sedentary work
Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day
Required to have close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day
If you have additional physical requirements/changes, please discuss with HR first
“Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.”
We use Greenhouse Software as our applicant tracking system and Zoom Scheduler for HR screen request scheduling. At times, your email may block our communication with you. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder so that you don't miss updates on your application.
Why GuidePoint?
GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.
Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.
This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.
Some added perks….
Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
Pet Benefit Option
