Cyber Command Software Security Assurance Project Manager

Role: Cyber Command Software Security Assurance Project Manager 3

Location: remote

Client : new York State client

Job Description

Justification:

Cyber Command is in urgent need for software security assurance project managers. These resources will be essential to protect sensitive data, ensure essential service continuity, and maintain public trust by proactively mitigating cyber threats and vulnerabilities in the City's digital infrastructure.

Assignment Title:

Cyber Command Software Security Assurance Project Manager 3

Labor Category

Project Manager 3

Work Location:

Select one and provide required details:

Remote: Monday through Friday; 9 am to 5 pm

Scheduled Work Hours:

Normal business hours Monday-Friday 35 hours/week (not including mandatory unpaid meal break after 6 hours of work).

Projected Assignment Start Date:

July 1, 2025

Projected Assignment End Date:

June 28, 2027

Total Estimated Assignment Hours:

3,640

Note:

Normal Business Hours, Monday through Friday (not including a mandatory unpaid meal break after 6 hours of work), 35 work hours per week. If the consultant works more than 35 hours per week, the consultant must request overtime in the Agency's timekeeping system and the project manager must approve those hours worked above the weekly maximum.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

New York City Cyber Command within the Office of Technology and Innovation seeks a Software Security Assurance Project Manager to support the adoption of secure-by-design practices into NYC agencies' software development lifecycle through our Software Security Assurance Program (SSAP).

TASKS:

Perform application security services including risk assessments, architecture reviews, and code review for internal and third-party applications

Coordinate with developers, project teams, and third-party vendors to assess and guide secure software development and integration

Provide consultative guidance during design, development, and deployment phase of new solutions

Review threat models, validate security controls, and ensure alignment with security policies

Review and interpret security testing reports and vulnerability findings, and assist with risk remediation strategies

Contribute improvements in existing AppSec process, workflows, and documentation

Participate in defining and expanding secure software development lifecycle practices across the organization

Support the development and refinement of policy and governance documents related to software security

Track and report on security metrics, status of findings, and overall risk trends

Support management of tools, resources, and schedules for security testing

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered

At least 8 years of hands-on experience in application security, secure software development, or security consulting

Experience conducting security reviews (code, design threat modeling, architecture) for modern applications (web, mobile, cloud-native)

Strong knowledge of secure development practices, OWASP Top 10, and relevant standards

Ability to communicate technical risks and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences

Familiarity with tools used in code analysis, vulnerability scanning, and security testing

Experience working cross-functionally with developers, engineers, and product teams

DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

Experience working within or alongside DevOps/CI-CD environments

Familiarity with container security, API security, and cloud-native application architectures (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)

Experience supporting security governance or policy development

Experience with risk exception processes or helping define security risk tolerances

Experience in large, complex organizations or government/public sector environments

Experience with third-party risk assessments, vendor management, or SaaS reviews