Project Manager with Cybersecurity Exp need local to Southern California

Job Title: Project Manager Cybertools

Location: Prefer Local to Southern California (Hybrid/Onsite as needed)
Type: Contract
Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Manager with hands-on experience managing Cybertools projects in large enterprise environments. This role requires a proactive leader who can coordinate cross-functional teams, manage cybersecurity tool implementations and upgrades, and ensure timely delivery with a focus on security compliance and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity tool (Cybertools) projects in large-scale enterprise settings.

• Work closely with InfoSec, IT infrastructure, application teams, and vendors to align security initiatives with organizational goals.

• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and issues using formal project management methodologies (Agile or Waterfall as applicable).

• Track and report progress to stakeholders and leadership through clear documentation and executive-level reporting.

• Coordinate with internal teams and third-party vendors for tool integrations, upgrades, and new deployments (SIEM, vulnerability management, identity tools, etc.).

• Ensure all cybersecurity tool deployments meet compliance standards (NIST, ISO, SOX, HIPAA, etc.) and organizational policies.

• Manage change control and configuration documentation to ensure traceability and audit readiness.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in Project Management, with at least 3+ years in Cybersecurity-related projects.

• Strong knowledge of Cybertools such as:

  • SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)

  • Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Carbon Black)

  • Vulnerability Management (e.g., Qualys, Tenable)

  • Identity & Access Management (e.g., CyberArk, Okta)

• Experience working in large enterprise environments (10,000+ users) with complex infrastructure and regulatory requirements.

• Proven track record delivering enterprise-level security tool deployments.

• Strong stakeholder management, reporting, and vendor coordination skills.

• PMP, CSM, or equivalent project management certification preferred.

• Background in Cybersecurity or InfoSec is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Based in or willing to relocate to Southern California.

• Familiarity with enterprise governance, change control, and compliance frameworks.

• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or ServiceNow.