Cybersecurity Compliance & Readiness Manager

Job Family:

Cyber Consulting Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust The Cybersecurity Compliance & Readiness Manager leads client engagements focused on cybersecurity and regulatory readiness across regulated commercial, defense, and federal‑adjacent environments. This role oversees compliance readiness efforts spanning FedRAMP and FISMA applicability, CMMC readiness, and IT General Controls (ITGC) design and assessment. The Manager is accountable for engagement delivery, team leadership, client stakeholder management, and the development of scalable cybersecurity compliance advisory capabilities.

What You Will Do:

Lead cybersecurity and compliance readiness engagements across regulated commercial, defense, and federal‑adjacent clients Oversee FedRAMP and FISMA applicability and readiness assessments Manage CMMC readiness engagements for Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations Direct ITGC readiness and control‑design efforts for financial services and other regulated entities Translate cybersecurity and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800‑53, NIST 800‑171, CMMC, ITGC) into actionable, client‑specific guidance Manage and mentor Senior Consultants and Consultants across multiple engagements Serve as primary client point of contact; manage scope, risks, and delivery quality Review assessment deliverables, executive briefings, and remediation roadmaps Support proposal development and scaling of cybersecurity compliance advisory services

What You Will Need:

Minimum of FIVE (5) years of experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, or compliance advisory services Demonstrated experience with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance programs (e.g., NIST 800‑53, NIST 800‑171, CMMC, ITGC) Experience leading assessment‑based or advisory engagements and managing delivery teams Strong understanding of cybersecurity controls, governance, and risk management practices Prior consulting experience preferred What Would Be Nice to

Have:

Prior experience working with or for a FedRAMP Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO), or supporting FedRAMP security assessments or authorization activities

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 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 About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com