Cybersecurity Managing Consultant-Energy Providers in , us

What You Will Do

Design and implement secure, compliant architectures for enterprise and operational environments, focusing on regulatory frameworks, cybersecurity best practices, and advanced data architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design enterprise data models, data lakes, warehouses, and integration frameworks for structured and unstructured data.
• Architect secure systems aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS controls to ensure compliance.
• Implement NERC CIP standards (002–013), including audit preparation, evidence gathering, and mitigation planning.
• Secure data flows across AWS, Azure, and on‑prem environments using encryption, IAM, and network segmentation.
• Develop and enforce RBAC, ABAC, MFA, and privileged access management in compliance with technical CIP standards.
• Create secure architectures that anticipate attack vectors, supported by playbooks and detection strategies.
• Protect OT environments such as EMS, SCADA, DCS, and other industrial control systems within the Bulk Electric System.
• Maintain data integrity, availability, and confidentiality through metadata standards, classification, retention, and purging policies.
• Collaborate with compliance, operations, IT, and engineering teams to align technical architecture with regulatory and business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business, cybersecurity, security management, homeland security, information security, or related discipline AND five (5+) years of post‑graduation experience within the electric utility industry or a NERC‑related regulator; OR Master’s degree AND three (3+) years of such experience.
• For Associate Director level: Bachelor’s degree AND seven (7+) years of experience; OR Master’s degree AND five (5+) years of experience.
• Work experience must emphasize North American NERC Reliability Standards supporting regulatory framework and processes around NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Regional Entities.
• Deep understanding of NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS controls to architect secure systems and enforce security compliance.
• In‑depth knowledge of implementing NERC CIP standards (002–013) and related audit processes.
• Proficiency in securing data flows across AWS, Azure, and on‑prem environments with encryption, IAM, and network segmentation.
• Experience designing secure architectures that anticipate attack vectors, supported by playbooks and detection strategies.
• Familiarity with securing OT environments such as EMS, SCADA, DCS, and other industrial control systems within the Bulk Electric System.
• Strong writing skills for creating security architecture diagrams, CIP evidence packages, procedures, and training materials.
• Ability to travel up to 25% and work onsite at a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.
• Current residency in the contiguous United States.

Nice to Have

• Preference for candidates within reasonable driving distance of listed core Guidehouse Office or Client Office location.
• Experience with Bulk Electric System (BES) and power systems, electrical reliability, NERC/FERC enforcement or auditing.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $102,000.00–$170,000.00, based on a wide range of factors including skill set, experience, security clearances, licensure, certifications, and business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer—Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider 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.