Cybersecurity Director - Energy Providers

Guidehouse • Atlanta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Director - Energy Providers will be responsible for client management, solution implementation, and delivering project results. This role involves connecting Guidehouse Technology consulting solutions to solve client problems and facilitating sales processes. The Director will establish and lead project workstreams, interacting with clients and Guidehouse Technology experts to ensure engagement success, including supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and internal team leaders. The role is expected to leverage Utilities industry connections to foster client and firm success across North America, establishing business development opportunities and communicating well-organized, effective Guidehouse solutions and presentations to clients and internal executives. The Director may also lead, coach, and mentor consultants and ensure quality deliverables. This position is designed to maximize customer success through integrating technology strategy sales and project delivery in the Electric/Power Utilities industry.

Requirements

• Must be a US Permanent Resident or US Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in a business, cybersecurity, security management, homeland security, information security, or related discipline AND Ten (10+) plus years post-graduation working experience within the electric utility industry, including as a regulator; OR Master's degree in a business, cybersecurity, security management, homeland security, information security, or related discipline AND Eight (8+) plus years post-graduation working experience within the electric utility industry, including as a regulator
• Work experience must be an emphasis on North American NERC Reliability Standards (USA and/or Canada) supporting regulatory framework and processes around NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Regional Entities
• Demonstrated working proficiency in the NERC Reliability Standards
• Successful experience leading business development initiatives (writing proposals, identifying opportunities to expand the scope, and/or providing additional services)
• Strong Utilities industry relationships
• Strong project management skills
• Strong communications skills, including both written and verbal
• Strong critical analysis and problem-solving skills
• Highly developed organizational and management skills
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities without diminished effectiveness
• Ability to travel up to 50%, to include potential international as needed
• Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location
• Currently reside in the contiguous United States

Nice To Haves

• Candidates within reasonable driving distance of listed core Guidehouse Office or Client Office Location
• One or more of the following certifications applied in the utilities industry: Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CIP Physical Security Professional (PSP)
• Experience with Technology strategy, digital transformation, or enterprise IT consulting in utilities or energy companies
• Successfully meeting or exceed Business Development targets in the range of $1.5M - $5M USD
• Additional working years of experience in a Reliability Compliance field for an electric utility, Regional Entities, ISO, PUC, or similarly structured or related regulatory body
• Specific working experience related to any of the following: Bulk Electric System (BES) and power systems, Electrical Reliability, NERC/FERC Enforcement or Auditing, Operations and Planning (O&P)

Responsibilities

• Supporting or leading sales and growth targets within the Risk, Compliance, Security Team
• Supporting or establishing and facilitating business development meetings and fostering industry relationships for short, medium, and long-term success throughout North America
• Supporting or leading workstreams that enable the assessment, development, and enhancement of business strategies, operating plans, business processes, organizational structures, and supporting infrastructure for North American clients
• Conducting NERC audits, improving NERC Compliance and Cybersecurity processes, analyzing internal controls, and implementing process improvements
• Applying technical competencies on the ground with clients and potential clients
• Analyzing NERC and related strategy implementation and compliance efforts
• Communicating solutions and new strategies to clients through meetings, reports, and presentations
• Providing detailed fact finding, research, and analysis to further support delivery
• Support and/or ensure quality of deliverables to meet client expectations

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director