Cybersecurity Transition Manager

• 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.

• 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