PROGRAM MANAGER - CYBERSECURITY

OverviewNorthHill Technology Resources has a need for a Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead a Federal Program in Washington, DC. This is a direct-hire role with our client, a highly respected Federal Integrator. Excellent compensation and benefits. US Citizenship and the ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance is required.Note: This job description remains in the original language and conveys the key aspects of the role.Program Manager – CybersecurityLocation – Onsite Washington DCClearance – Public TrustPosition Type - Full-TimePosition SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager to lead and oversee complex cybersecurity and IT programs in support of enterprise and federal initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in IT program management, risk management, and cybersecurity operations, with a proven ability to deliver results across diverse, cloud and on-premises environments. This role requires hands-on leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to achieve mission success.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the full program lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.Lead teams in designing and implementing information security plans for enterprise environments with complex applications, databases, network connections, and communications subsystems.Ensure adherence to industry best practices, including Carnegie Mellon SEI CMMI standards and ITIL frameworks.Supervise overall administration of the contract, including staffing, budget, deliverables, and customer engagement.Ensure compliance with Federal IT policies, NIST guidelines, FISMA regulations, and security control frameworks.Manage multiple security teams supporting IT system auditing, vulnerability management, incident response, security engineering, penetration testing, and cloud security initiatives.Apply agile and adaptive project management methodologies to ensure successful municate program progress, risks, and mitigation plans to stakeholders and executive leadership.Required Skills and ExperienceEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline (Master’s degree preferred).Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience managing programs/projects involving:IT system auditing and security control assessmentsCloud environments (implementation and security)Incident response and penetration testingSystem documentation and vulnerability scanningSecurity architecture, engineering, and privacy complianceOversight of multiple security teams and enterprise-level initiativesKnowledge of Federal IT policy, NIST and FIPS guidelines, FISMA regulations, and IT security best practicesProficiency in program management methodologies and security processes, procedures, and technologiesFamiliarity with agile and adaptive project management approachesStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsCertificationsCybersecurity certification not required upon award but may be required within 12 months (e.g., CISSP, CISM, PMP preferred). #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-22