Cybersecurity Director – Energy Providers

June 8, 2026
$206000 - $343000 / year

Job Description

Company: Guidehouse Inc.

Location: Washington, US

Job Family:

Cyber Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 50%

Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do:

Cybersecurity Director – Energy Providers will have responsibility for client management, solution implementation and delivering project results. Connect Guidehouse Technology consulting solutions to solve client problems. You will facilitate the sales processes. You are responsible for establishing and leading project workstreams and interacting with the client and Guidehouse Technology experts to ensure engagement success. This includes supporting day-to-day operational meetings with client sponsors and internal team leaders. The Cybersecurity Director role is expected to leverage Utilities industry connections to foster client and firm success across North America: establish business development opportunities, communicate well-organized, effective Guidehouse solutions and presentations to client and internal executives. You may lead, coach and mentor consultants and ensure quality deliverables. This is a role designed to maximize customer success through integrating technology strategy sales and project delivery in the Electric/Power Utilities industry.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supporting or leading sales and growth targets within the Risk, Compliance, Security Team


Supporting or establishing and facilitating business development meetings and fostering industry relationships for short, medium, and long-term success throughout North America


Supporting or leading workstreams that enable the assessment, development, and enhancement of business strategies, operating plans, business processes, organizational structures, and supporting infrastructure for North American clients


Conducting NERC audits, improving NERC Compliance and Cybersecurity processes, analyzing internal controls, and implementing process improvements


Applying technical competencies on the ground with clients and potential clients.


Analyzing NERC and related strategy implementation and compliance efforts


Communicating solutions and new strategies to clients through meetings, reports, and presentations.


Providing detailed fact finding, research, and analysis to further support delivery.


Support and/or ensure quality of deliverables to meet client expectations

What You Will Need:

Due to nature of client engagements must be a US Permanent Resident or US Citizen


Bachelor’s degree in a business, cybersecurity, security management, homeland security, information security, or related discipline AND Ten (10+) plus years post-graduation working experience within the electric utility industry, including as a regulator; Or Master’s degree in a business, cybersecurity, security management, homeland security, information security, or related discipline AND Eight (8+) plus years post-graduation working experience within the electric utility industry, including as a regulator


Work experience must be an emphasis on North American NERC Reliability Standards (USA and/or Canada) supporting regulatory framework and processes around NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Regional Entities


Demonstrated working proficiency in the NERC Reliability Standards


Successful experience leading business development initiatives (writing proposals, identifying opportunities to expand the scope, and/or providing additional services)


Strong Utilities industry relationships


Strong project management skills


Strong communications skills, including both written and verbal


Strong critical analysis and problem-solving skills


Highly developed organizational and management skills


Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities without diminished effectiveness


Ability to travel to include potential international as needed


Ability to work onsite in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office location


Currently reside in the contiguous United States

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Preference will be given to candidates within reasonable driving distance of listed core Guidehouse Office or Client Office Location


One or more of the following certifications applied in the utilities industry: Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or CIP Physical Security Professional (PSP)


Experience with Technology strategy, digital transformation, or enterprise IT consulting in utilities or energy companies


Successfully meeting or exceed Business Development targets in the range of $1.5M -$5M USD


Additional working years of experience in a Reliability Compliance field for an electric utility, Regional Entities, ISO, PUC, or similarly structured or related regulatory body


Specific working experience related to any of the following: Bulk Electric System (BES) and power systems, Electrical Reliability, NERC/FERC Enforcement or Auditing, Operations and Planning (O&P)

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The annual salary range for this position is $206,000.00-$343,000.00. 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


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.

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