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.

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