Cybersecurity & Risk Management Lead

Guidehouse•Rockville, MD

1d•$113,000 - $188,000•Remote

About The Position

This role leads cybersecurity strategy and implementation, including risk management framework processes, control implementation, and documentation. The position embeds security practices across systems and workflows, providing guidance on secure design, data protection, and access controls. It ensures compliance with federal security standards and facilitates audits, assessments, and remediation activities. The role oversees incident response planning, investigation, and resolution, and promotes organization-wide security awareness. Additionally, it advises leadership on risk posture and mitigation strategies, balancing security requirements with operational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related field
Eight 8 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 with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM)
Experience in data-intensive or research-focused environments.
Prior NIH experience

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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