Cybersecurity Director – Energy Providers

Guidehouse

Cybersecurity Director responsible for client management and project results in the Electric Utilities industry. Leading project workstreams and establishing business development opportunities across North America.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $206,000 - $343,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurityNERC complianceNERC Reliability Standardsrisk managementsecurity managementbusiness developmentproject managementprocess improvementcritical analysisproblem-solving

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsleadershipmentoringclient managementpresentation skillsrelationship buildingtime managementteam collaborationcoaching