IT Security Program Manager at GVA Partners

Job Description

• We are looking for an IT Security Program Manager to join our team and manage our client’s large complex security projects, portfolios, and/or programs.
• The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience leading a team that is not located on site.
• The candidate must have the ability to interact with senior level executives, have strong command skills, and confidently address issues and communicate solutions.
• Projects may include technologies and services such as vulnerability management, policy and compliance management, web application testing, and incident response.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure the seamless delivery of all security services provided by the company
• Perform client account management (communications, site visits, monthly & Quarterly Governance, etc.)
• Support client’s Security Operations Center with Incident Response and Incident Handling programs
• Drive definition and closure of project requirements, project plans/schedules, and resource needs with stakeholders and within team resources
• Actively manage programs and/or project portfolio, provide consistent program status and progress against objectives
• Manage projects/portfolios that involve significant business complexity and communication, with organized collaboration and conflict resolution across diverse organization
• Analyze security services offerings and program portfolio to define cost models and success metrics
• Participate and lead internal projects as required. Assist in building out and maturing the PMO
• Raise accountability; escalate issues in a timely manner and create and maintain detailed Project Plans
• Resolve issues, dependencies and conflicts; make certain that all team members are involved and engaged
• Demonstrate the ability to assess a situation and recommend changes to achieve goals, even if it means major mid-course changes to the project plan
• Work to ensure projects are successfully implemented while taking into consideration a complex customized environment, constant resource constraints, accelerated timelines, and/or reprioritization of projects
• Champion & contribute to project / program management best practices and innovate & champion processes/methodologies at project level

Requirements

• Minimum of 6-10 years of related experience as a Program Manager or Service Delivery Manager in a technology focused Enterprise environment
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing Cyber security projects

Preferences

• BS (MS preferred) in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent
• CISSP certification preferred
• Experienced in Compliance Programs such as PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, COBIT 5, ISO 22301, ISO 20000 and a host of other programs.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Previous SOC or NOC experience preferred
• Working knowledge of SIEM technologies and Firewalls, IDPS, TCP/IP and other security tools
• Proficient experience working in an ITIL environment
• Advanced proficiency in: automated project management tools such as Microsoft Project; analytical, organizational, project management, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects and assist/advise support engineers in establishing appropriate priorities as well as demonstrated ability to manage multimillion dollar customer projects and portfolios
• Incident Response experience preferred
• Senior level experience with network technologies and concepts
• Working knowledge/experience of networking, security and applications preferred.