Cybersecurity Transition Manager

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage end-to-end cybersecurity transition programs, taking services and capabilities from project delivery into steady-state operations while maintaining the organization’s security posture.
• Develop and execute detailed transition plans, schedules, risk registers, and runbooks in coordination with engineering, operations, vendors, and business stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to validate security requirements, perform security acceptance testing, and ensure remediation of vulnerabilities prior to handover.
• Define and track metrics and KPIs to measure transition readiness and success; provide regular status, risk, and issue reporting to senior leadership and governance forums.
• Design and oversee change management, knowledge transfer, and training activities including operational procedures, support documentation, and runbook handoffs for operations teams.
• Manage third‑party vendors during transition activities and ensure adherence to organizational security policies, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity with demonstrated experience leading transitions, program delivery, or large cross‑functional initiatives (minimum 3 years leading transitions or similar programs).
• 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.
• Proven knowledge of security frameworks and controls (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS controls) and familiarity with regulatory requirements relevant to healthcare environments (e.g., HIPAA).
• Strong project and program management skills: ability to create and manage plans, schedules, risk logs, and stakeholder communications; experience using project management tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Hands‑on understanding of security operations, vulnerability management, identity and access management, and cloud security concepts.

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or PMP.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity transitions within large enterprise healthcare organizations or health‑tech environments.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and secure cloud migration or operations.
• Familiarity with automation and Dev Sec Ops  practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code as they relate to secure operations.

Up to 10%.

Ability to obtain Public Trust.

The annual salary range for this position is $-$. 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.

• 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 Pay Down
• 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.