Guidehouse is hiring: Cybersecurity Financial Services Leader in Washington

Cybersecurity Leader, Financial Services Consulting

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Cybersecurity Leader to drive strategic growth and operational excellence in our financial services consulting practice. This role is pivotal in shaping client engagements, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering transformative cybersecurity solutions to banks, insurers, fintechs, and other financial institutions.

What You Will Do

• Client Leadership & Strategy: Serve as a trusted advisor to financial services clients, develop and execute cybersecurity strategies focused on risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and digital trust, cultivate long‑term relationships, identify opportunities for growth and innovation in cyber risk, resilience, and digital identity, and ensure the practice meets success metrics including sales, utilization, margin, and delivery excellence.
• Engagement Oversight: Oversee complex cybersecurity consulting engagements from initiation through delivery, guide teams in the design and implementation of solutions in cyber risk management, incident response, cloud security, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FFIEC, GLBA, NYDFS), and ensure alignment with client goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead a team of cybersecurity professionals, foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence, and support recruitment and onboarding of new talent including senior consultants and subject matter experts.
• Thought Leadership & Innovation: Contribute to the firm’s intellectual capital through white papers, presentations, and participation in industry forums; stay abreast of cybersecurity trends, threat landscapes, and regulatory changes; represent the firm at industry conferences, panels, and podcasts.
• Operational & Financial Management: Drive practice‑level financial performance, ensuring revenue growth, profitability, and resource utilization, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance service offerings and operational efficiency.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity consulting or leadership roles within the financial services industry.
• Proven track record of leading large‑scale cybersecurity transformation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of financial services operations, regulatory environments, and cyber risk frameworks.
• Strong business acumen and client relationship management skills.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation abilities.
• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Business, or related field preferred.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience leading cybersecurity sales and delivery teams at a top‑tier consulting or technology firm.
• Familiarity with co‑selling motions and building joint solutions with cloud providers or cybersecurity vendors.
• Technical certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security).
• Experience working with federal or state financial regulators.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity analytics platforms and threat intelligence tools.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) or Lean Six Sigma.
• Published thought leadership in cybersecurity journals or industry forums.

Salary Range

The annual salary range for this position is $270,000.00-$450,000.00.

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.

Application Information

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.