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# Project Manager 2 IT Risk And Security

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Creve Coeur, MO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $89,440.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Cyber Security, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet
- **Published:** June 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g9j2ty

## About the Role

Required

 + 2-5 years of project management experience (IT or cybersecurity preferred)

 + Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)

 + Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills

 + Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities

Preferred

 + Basic understanding of security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC)

 + Exposure to risk, compliance, or security-related initiatives

 + Experience with tools such as Jira, MS Project, or Smartsheet

What Makes You a Strong Fit

 + Detail-oriented with strong follow-through

 + Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams

 + Eager to learn and grow within cybersecurity and program management

## Description

TEKsystems is seeking an IT Security Project Manager II to support our Alaska-based client. This resource will be managing enterprise-level security initiatives within a growing, fast-paced environment. In this role, you'll help coordinate and deliver critical cybersecurity projects, working cross-functionally with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure timelines, deliverables, and security standards are met.

This position can sit remotely and will be working typical daytime business hours in the Alaska Time Zone, Monday through Friday

This is a great opportunity for someone with a foundation in project management who is looking to deepen their experience in cybersecurity and enterprise program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Execution

 + Support planning and execution of security-focused projects and initiatives

 + Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and documentation

 + Track milestones, risks, and dependencies; escalate when needed

 + Coordinate across teams to ensure on-time delivery of project tasks

 + Assist with project meetings, updates, and reporting

Security & Delivery Support

 + Ensure projects align with security requirements and best practices

 + Partner with technical teams to integrate cybersecurity controls into deliverables

 + Monitor project scope, schedules, and budgets, identifying any gaps or variances

Stakeholder Communication

 + Provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership

 + Build strong working relationships across technical and business teams

 + Collaborate with senior project/program managers on cross-initiative alignment

Operational & Team Support

 + Assist with documentation, reporting, and process improvements

 + Contribute to standard project templates and methodologies

 + Support audit readiness and basic compliance tracking

 + Coordinate with vendors and contractors on deliverables

 + Contribute to a collaborative, solutions-oriented team culture


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