Cyber Security Consultant

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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr