Security Team Manager

Job Family:

IT Cyber Security (Digital)

Travel Required:

Up to 50%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Lead the GrantSolutions Security Team, overseeing all aspects of cybersecurity operations, compliance, and continuous monitoring.

• Serve as the primary security lead and trusted advisor to federal clients, regularly briefing executives on team performance, risk posture, and compliance progress.

• Manage and mentor a high-performing cybersecurity team while fostering a culture of operational excellence and proactive risk mitigation.

• Own the full Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, including documentation, implementation, control testing, and ongoing ATO maintenance.

• Drive the adoption of cloud-native security controls, ensuring alignment with FedRAMP standards and the evolving cloud architecture.

• Champion the integration of DevSecOps practices, including secure CI/CD pipelines, automated control enforcement, and infrastructure as code (IaC) principles.

• Design and evolve system security plans (SSPs), architecture diagrams, incident response plans, and other core artifacts.

• Respond to incidents with speed and clarity—overseeing forensics, containment, and lessons learned processes.

• Monitor and manage vulnerability scanning, POA&M remediation, annual assessments, and other continuous monitoring activities.

• Influence the long-term strategy of GrantSolutions by embedding security into delivery pipelines, modernization efforts, and system design.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including 5+ years managing federal security teams or client-facing security functions.

• Expert knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA, and FedRAMP Moderate/High baselines.

• Experience managing ATOs and leading 3PAO engagements, POA&M closures, and audit readiness activities.

• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and security configuration for platforms like AWS or Azure.

• Familiarity with SIEM, vulnerability management platforms, and automated security testing tools.

• Ability to lead incident response and manage forensic reviews across cloud environments.

• Strong communication skills, with experience briefing federal executives and translating complex risks to business impacts.

• Active CISSP, CISA, or similar security certification.

• 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.

​What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master’s degree in Information Security or a related field.

• Experience supporting security strategy for DevSecOps environments, including tools like Jenkins, GitLab, Terraform, or Ansible.

• Previous work with HHS or other federal agency platforms.

• Hands-on experience leading a FedRAMP authorization effort or supporting security for SaaS/PaaS products in government.

• Forensic analysis and incident response certifications (e.g., GCFA, GCIH).

• Strong track record of influencing cross-functional delivery teams to adopt secure-by-design practices.

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

• 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

About Guidehouse

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