Cybersecurity & Risk Management Lead

Job Family: IT Cyber Security

Travel Required: None

Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

• 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.
• Advise leadership on risk posture and mitigation strategies, balancing security requirements with operational needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related field
• Eight 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. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

• 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 $-$. 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.

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
• annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and  protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

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.