Cybersecurity Project Manager (US citizenship, W2 only)

Cybersecurity Project Manager
CISSP or PMP Highly Desired
Rockville, MD – hybrid (2-3 days onsite)
US citizenship is required per government contract
Must be able to pass Federal background check for Public Trust Clearance

Our client specializes in providing leading-edge and proven technologies, industry vertical domain expertise, and highly skilled and motivated professionals to achieve its customers’ mission-critical business needs.

Overview:
Experience Requirement: Must have 6 years of Project Management experience, including working with IT or information security professionals. Federal government agency experience, particularly with the Department of Treasury, is preferred.
Project Development: Leads development and implementation of projects, serving as the primary point of contact. Takes projects from concept to final implementation, interfacing with all stakeholders and defining project scope and objectives.
Planning and Management: Develops detailed work plans, schedules, estimates, and resource plans. Conducts project meetings, tracks progress, ensures adherence to quality standards, and manages vendor tasks.
Technical Expertise: Provides technical and analytical guidance to project teams, recommends solutions to problems, and oversees security measures and controls, including vulnerability testing, risk analyses, audits, and incident management.
Security Protocols: Establishes plans and protocols to protect digital files and information systems, maintains data integrity, and manages network security. Recommends and installs appropriate tools and countermeasures and maintains corporate security policies.
Employee Training and Vendor Coordination: Trains employees in security awareness and procedures and coordinates security plans with outside vendors.

Qualifications:
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, preferably with CISSP and PMP certifications.
• Previous experience with programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, or PHP.
• Knowledge of IDS/IPS, penetration testing, and vulnerability testing.
• Familiarity with DLP, anti-virus, and anti-malware systems.
• Proficiency in firewall and intrusion detection/prevention protocols.
• Experience with Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems.
• Understanding of network protocols and packet analysis tools.
• Familiarity with cloud computing and models like SaaS and PaaS.
• Knowledge of eGRC, SIEM, and SOC concepts.

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.