IT Technical Program Manager - Cybersecurity

First Soft Solutions
Atlanta, United States of America
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 102K

Job location

Remote
Atlanta, United States of America

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cisco PIX
CompTIA Security+
Computer Security
Network Security
Network Segmentation
PCI Data Security Standards
Scrum
Zero Trust Network Access
Security Information and Event Management
Project Management
Wide Area Networks
Google Cloud Platform
Cyber Threat Analysis
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Information Technology
Microsoft Sentinel
Cortex XSOAR Platform
Fortinet
Firepower
Splunk

Job description

We are seeking an experienced IT Technical Program Manager with a strong background in Cybersecurity and Network Security to lead enterprise security initiatives for a large organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing firewall, network security, and cyber incident response projects while coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity and network security projects.
  • Manage firewall migration, network segmentation, Zero Trust, and SD-WAN initiatives.
  • Coordinate cybersecurity incident response and threat intelligence projects.
  • Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and executive status reports.
  • Work closely with security, infrastructure, business, and vendor teams to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects and ensure they are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Facilitate governance meetings and communicate project progress to leadership., * Hybrid work schedule (1 week onsite, 1 week remote).
  • Local Atlanta candidates are strongly preferred.
  • Onsite interview required.
  • Personal email address is required for submission.

Not a Fit For

  • Infrastructure Project Managers without cybersecurity experience.
  • Software Project Managers.
  • Scrum Masters without technical project management experience.
  • Security Engineers without project/program management experience.
  • Generic IT Project Managers lacking firewall and cybersecurity project experience.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of IT Project/Program Management experience.

  • 8+ years managing Cybersecurity or Network Security projects.

  • Experience leading firewall migration or network security infrastructure projects.

  • Strong knowledge of:

  • Firewall technologies (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, Check Point)

  • Network Security

  • Firewall Migration

  • Zero Trust

  • Network Segmentation

  • SD-WAN

  • Incident Response

  • SOC Operations

  • Threat Intelligence

  • SIEM/SOAR tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, XSOAR, or Phantom

  • Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid project methodologies.

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP security projects.
  • Certifications such as PMP, CISSP, CISM, Security+, GIAC, or CCNP Security.
  • Knowledge of PCI-DSS, SOX, NIST 800-53, FAA, and TSA cybersecurity standards.

Preferred Skills

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage executive-level reporting and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong problem-solving, risk management, and project execution abilities.

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