Program Manager

Atlanta, GA

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30+ days ago

Job Description

Program Manager
Contract/Contract to Hire
Atlanta,GA

We are seeking an experienced IT Technical Project Manager to lead and deliver enterprise cybersecurity initiatives focused on Firewall & Network Security, Cyber Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of cybersecurity expertise and project management experience, successfully leading cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise security, improve incident response capabilities, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Delivery

Lead end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity projects including firewall deployments, network security enhancements, incident response initiatives, and threat intelligence programs.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk registers.
Manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing priorities, dependencies, and timelines.
Drive projects through the complete project lifecycle from initiation through closure.
Track project milestones, KPIs, deliverables, and provide executive-level status reporting.

Firewall & Network Security

Coordinate firewall deployments, rule management, migrations, and modernization projects using enterprise firewall platforms.
Lead network segmentation, Zero Trust, and micro-segmentation initiatives.
Manage projects involving IDS/IPS, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), VPN, DDoS mitigation, and SD-WAN security.
Oversee Network Access Control (NAC) and perimeter security enhancement initiatives.

Cyber Incident Response

Manage projects that improve incident response processes, procedures, and security playbooks.
Coordinate tabletop exercises, red/blue team engagements, and incident simulation activities.
Lead implementation of Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) solutions.
Collaborate with Security Operations teams to improve detection, monitoring, and response capabilities.

Threat Intelligence

Lead implementation and integration of threat intelligence platforms and feeds with enterprise security tools.
Coordinate threat hunting and security automation initiatives.
Manage third-party vendors providing threat intelligence services.
Drive projects that convert threat intelligence into actionable security improvements.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Serve as the primary liaison between cybersecurity teams, IT infrastructure, business stakeholders, and leadership.
Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, and change management reviews.
Manage vendor relationships, contractors, and external service providers.
Prepare executive dashboards, project reports, risk assessments, and presentation materials.

Top 5 Must-Have Skills:

10+ years of IT Project Management experience with 8+ years in Cybersecurity or Network Security
Strong experience managing Firewall & Network Security projects (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point)
Expertise in Cyber Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, SIEM, and SOAR platforms
Experience leading enterprise projects using Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies
Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, and risk management skills

Required Qualifications:

10+ years of IT Project Management experience, including at least 8 years supporting cybersecurity or network security initiatives.
Experience leading firewall migration, network security infrastructure, and security operations projects within large enterprise environments.
Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and meeting quality expectations.
Experience managing enterprise-scale budgets and cross-functional project teams.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of enterprise firewall technologies including Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, and Check Point.
Experience with network security architectures including DMZ, Zero Trust, segmentation, and SD-WAN.
Familiarity with incident response frameworks such as NIST CSF, SANS, and MITRE ATT&CK.
Understanding of threat intelligence platforms, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and threat intelligence lifecycle.
Experience with SIEM and SOAR platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Phantom, or Cortex XSOAR.
Knowledge of security and regulatory frameworks including PCI-DSS, SOX, NIST 800-53, and related cybersecurity compliance standards.

Project Management

Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery methodologies.
Experience using ServiceNow, Jira, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar project management tools.
Excellent risk management, issue resolution, and change management experience.
Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

Education

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

Preferred Certifications

PMP (Project Management Professional)
CISSP
CISM
CompTIA Security+
GIAC (GSEC, GCIH, or GCTI)
CCNP Security or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting aviation, transportation, or critical infrastructure environments.
Knowledge of airline or transportation cybersecurity regulations.
Experience managing cloud security initiatives across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Familiarity with PKI, certificate lifecycle management, and identity security.
Experience leading security product evaluations, RFPs, and vendor selection.
ITIL Foundation certification or higher.
SAFe Agilist or Scrum Master certification.

Core Competencies

Strong technical leadership with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and executive audiences.
Proven ability to deliver complex projects with accountability and urgency.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to adapt in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments.
Collaborative leadership style with cross-functional teams.

Travel: Up to 10% domestic travel.

“All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran”