Cybersecurity Transition Manager

Guidehouse•Hanover, MD

17h

About The Position

This position involves leading and managing end-to-end cybersecurity transition programs, ensuring that services and capabilities move from project delivery into steady-state operations while maintaining the organization’s security posture. Key responsibilities include developing and executing detailed transition plans, coordinating cross-functional teams for security validation and testing, defining and tracking metrics, overseeing change management and knowledge transfer activities, and managing third-party vendors to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.

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