Security Program Manager

  • Posted 22 days ago | Updated 22 days ago

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 3 Month(s)

Skills

CISSP
Change Control
Confluence
Data Loss Prevention
DLP
Information Security
Information Systems
Problem Solving
ISO/IEC 27001:2005
Splunk
SIEM
Roadmaps
Risk Management
Reporting

Job Details

NO C2C

Job Title: Security Program Manager
Location: Remote
Employment Type: 3-month Contract

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Security Program Manager to oversee and drive strategic security initiatives in collaboration with our Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This role will be responsible for leading critical cybersecurity programs, including Zero Trust architecture, SASE implementation, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Splunk integration. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of managing complex security projects in enterprise environments and can effectively coordinate across technical and executive teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary program interface between the CISO and internal/external stakeholders.
  • Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic security initiatives such as:
    • Zero Trust architecture
    • Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) deployment
    • Data Loss Prevention (DLP) rollout and policy enforcement
    • Splunk implementation and optimization for SIEM/logging
  • Develop detailed project roadmaps, timelines, resource plans, and risk management strategies.
  • Track program progress and ensure alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including InfoSec, IT, Engineering, Legal, and Compliance.
  • Prepare executive-level status reports and dashboards for leadership updates.
  • Identify and resolve program-level risks, dependencies, and issues.
  • Drive process improvements in project governance, change control, and reporting.

Qualifications:

  • 5 10+ years of experience in program/project management with a focus on cybersecurity.
  • Strong understanding of security technologies and frameworks (e.g., Zero Trust, SASE, DLP, SIEM).
  • Proven success in leading enterprise-scale security initiatives.
  • Experience working with or reporting to CISOs or senior leadership.
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent certifications preferred.
  • Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar platforms.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, government).
  • Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or MITRE ATT&CK.

CIMA Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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