Guidehouse

Cybersecurity & Risk Management Lead

Guidehouse$113K — $188K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related field
  • 8 years of experience securing federal systems
  • Expertise in federal security frameworks (e.g., NIST)
  • Strong skills in risk assessment and communication
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD public trust clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead cybersecurity strategy and implementation including risk management processes
  • Embed security practices across systems and workflows regarding design and data protection
  • Ensure compliance with federal security standards and facilitate audits
  • Oversee incident response planning, investigations, and resolutions
  • Advise leadership on risk posture and mitigation strategies

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Job Family:
IT Cyber Security

Travel Required:
None

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
  • Leads cybersecurity strategy and implementation, including risk management framework processes, control implementation, and documentation.
  • Embeds security practices across systems and workflows, providing guidance on secure design, data protection, and access controls.
  • Ensures compliance with federal security standards and facilitates audits, assessments, and remediation activities.
  • Oversees incident response planning, investigation, and resolution, and promotes organization-wide security awareness.
  • Advises leadership on risk posture and mitigation strategies, balancing security requirements with operational needs.


What You Will Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related field
  • Eight 8 years securing federal systems
  • Expertise in federal security frameworks (e.g., NIST), vulnerability management, and system security
  • Strong risk assessment and communication skills.
  • 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. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred

What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Master's degree
  • Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM); experience in data-intensive or research-focused environments.
  • Prior NIH experience


The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Care.com annual membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus


About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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8,000 employees
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Founded
2018

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