Guidehouse

Cyber Consulting

TechnologyCybersecurityManagingConsultant

$130–216k McLean, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Technology Cybersecurity Managing Consultant at Guidehouse. Skills: Cybersecurity Consulting, Zero Trust Architecture, Cloud Security, Team Leadership. Lead teams for cybersecurity program support. Provide guidance and support for project deliverables”

What You'll Achieve.

maximize the value and effectiveness of their existing security tooling and platforms; provide actionable recommendations; drive consistent, high-quality delivery; enable secure-by-design deployments; align cybersecurity strategies with mission objectives; enhance client cybersecurity posture and program maturity; deliver the highest quality of work

Industry & Context.

Cyber Consulting
Problems you'll solve

identify gaps; optimization opportunities; actionable recommendations; Analyze problems; apply quantitative analytical approaches; problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

Up to 10% Travel, Ability to Obtain Public Trust, US Citizenship is contractually required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree, US Citizenship, Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (or higher) security clearance, Minimum of FIVE (5)+ years of experience, preferably in cybersecurity consulting, cyber operations, or enterprise security architecture, Demonstrated experience optimizing and operationalizing enterprise security tools, Proven ability to lead and mentor cybersecurity teams, knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles, experience supporting ZTA strategy, design, or implementation, Experience supporting secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP), cloud security architecture, compliance requirements, Familiarity with DevSecOps, integrating security into modern application and cloud pipelines, Working knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks and standards, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders and senior client leadership, organizational and analytical skills

Nice to Have

Experience with managing/supporting and/or knowledge of cybersecurity or high value asset program, Experience supporting technology modernization and large-scale IT transformation initiatives, Prior experience working with or for Public Health Federal agencies, CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS security certifications, Azure security certifications

What You'll Do.

Lead teams for cybersecurity program support

Provide guidance and support for project deliverables

Serve as cybersecurity subject matter expert

Assess cybersecurity tools

Lead and mentor cybersecurity team members

Oversee cybersecurity operations activities

Support design and implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) solutions

Contribute to enterprise cybersecurity architecture modernization

Support secure cloud migration initiatives

Integrate security controls and DevSecOps practices

Collaborate with client stakeholders

Provide technical leadership across cybersecurity engagements

Stay current on emerging threats

Actively participate on cybersecurity engagements

Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends

Work across multiple stakeholders

Apply quantitative analytical approaches

Create and deliver high quality presentations and reports

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Lead and mentor cybersecurity team members; Collaborate with client stakeholders; Work with a team and the client; Work across multiple stakeholders; Analyze problems; Apply quantitative analytical approaches; Communicate effectively and confidently; Work well in team environment; Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders and senior client leadership

Communication Scope

communicate effectively and confidently; presenting findings; communicate project findings

Process & Methodology

leading teams, project deliverables, quality oversight, driving implementation

Full Job Description

**_Job Family_ :** Cyber Consulting ** _Travel Required_ :** Up to 10% **_Clearance Required_ :** Ability to Obtain Public Trust ** _What You Will Do_ :** This position will play a critical role in leading teams for Technology cybersecurity program support projects. This position will provide guidance and support for project deliverables and quality assurance efforts. * Serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert to help clients maximize the value and effectiveness of their existing security tooling and platforms (e.g., SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management). * Assess current cybersecurity tools, configurations, and processes to identify gaps, redundancies, and optimization opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations. * Lead and mentor cybersecurity team members, providing technical direction, quality oversight, and coaching to drive consistent, high-quality delivery. * Oversee day-to-day cybersecurity operations activities, including monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Support the design and implementation of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) solutions aligned with federal guidance (e.g., NIST SP 800‑207, CISA ZT maturity model). * Contribute to enterprise cybersecurity architecture modernization efforts, including roadmap development, maturity assessments, and implementation planning. * Support secure cloud migration initiatives by advising on cloud security architecture, compliance requirements, and risk mitigation strategies across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments. * Integrate security controls and DevSecOps practices into cloud and application modernization efforts to enable secure-by-design deployments. * Collaborate with client stakeholders to align cybersecurity strategies with mission objectives, risk tolerance, and regulatory requirements. * Provide technical leadership across cybersecurity engagements, including developing deliverables, presenting findings, and driving implementation of

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