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# Senior Cybersecurity Program Manager

- **Company:** NETGEAR
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $166,000.0 - $192,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Software Vulnerability Management, Software Security, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=57117f26bceec93a

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, technical program management, or related fields, including leading complex security programs.
 * Strong knowledge of security risk management, incident response, product and cloud security, vulnerability management, and compliance frameworks.
 * Experience with security metrics, dashboards, executive reporting, vendor management, and third-party assessments.
 * Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, manage escalations, and drive outcomes.
 * Excellent communication, analytical, prioritization, and executive presentation skills.
 * Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or related discipline; CISSP, CISM, PMP, or similar certification preferred.

## Description

* Manage cybersecurity programs across product security, enterprise security, vulnerability management, cloud security, compliance, certifications, and incident readiness.
 * Own program roadmaps, priorities, schedules, budgets, dependencies, risks, and delivery.
 * Facilitate cybersecurity incident response, coordinating stakeholders, actions, communications, and post-incident follow-up.
 * Define, develop, and track KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting to measure security posture, risk, remediation, and program effectiveness.
 * Identify blockers and material risks, drive resolution, and escalate issues requiring leadership attention.
 * Partner with engineering, IT, legal, privacy, compliance, and business teams to drive risk remediation and security improvements.
 * Coordinate security assessments, audits, certifications, penetration tests, bug bounties, and remediation activities.
 * Manage security vendors and third-party engagements, including scope, deliverables, performance, and issue resolution.
 * Track emerging risks and regulatory requirements and strengthen security-by-design practices.
 * Leverage AI and automation to improve program execution, reporting, and operational efficiency.


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