Cyber Command Software Security Assurance Project Manager

New York City Cyber Command 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).
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.

This role is 100% remote.

OUTLINE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Minimum Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

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