Cybersecurity Transition Manager

Job Family:

Cyber Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

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.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of SEVEN (7) years of experience in cybersecurity with demonstrated experience leading transitions, program delivery, or large cross-functional initiatives (minimum THREE (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 (for example 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.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• 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 DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code as they relate to secure operations.

The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. 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

• 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

About Guidehouse

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

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