Technical Project Manager

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead multiple cybersecurity engineering projects from initiation through implementation.
• Manage engineering teams supporting Vulnerability Management, SIEM/SOC, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security and Security Operations.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews and retrospectives.
• Coordinate technical dependencies across infrastructure, cloud, networking and security teams.
• Develop project schedules, executive dashboards, risk registers and status reports.
• Present project health, risks and recommendations to executives and government stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with NIST, FISMA and agency cybersecurity requirements.
• Support deployments, testing, cutovers and operational transition activities.
• Drive continuous process improvement and project governance.

What you need to know:

• Strong understanding of enterprise cybersecurity technologies and IT infrastructure.
• Strong Agile project management experience.
• Experience navigating and applying federal cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication organizational and stakeholder management skills.

Must have’s:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of project management experience with 5+ years managing Agile projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification plus one of the following: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) or an equivalent Agile certification.
• Experience using Jira.
• Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking.
• Experience managing and leading IT or cybersecurity-related projects.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance, in compliance with federal contract requirements.

Beneficial to have:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or a related cybersecurity certification.
• Experience coaching teams through evolving project lifecycles or shifting delivery methodologies.
• Ability to evaluate risk and adapt project plans proactively to ensure consistent delivery outcomes.

Where it’s done:

• Hybrid (Washington, DC; 2 days onsite per week).