Technical Cybersecurity Project Manager with Endpoint, Network & SOC Integration

Role : Technical Cybersecurity Project Manager – Endpoint, Network & SOC Integration

Remote working 

Duration :6-12 Months 

We are seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead and execute complex cybersecurity initiatives, with a strong focus on Endpoint tooling, network tooling deployment, SIEM/SOC integration, Incident Response, and EUC transformation, especially in the context of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A).

This role requires deep technical expertise combined with strong program governance, execution discipline, and organizational change management to ensure seamless delivery and operational readiness across large-scale environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cybersecurity Technology & Integration Leadership

• Lead the deployment and integration of:
• Endpoint Security Tooling (EDR, XDR, Defender, DLP, device control)
• Network Security Tooling (NDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, segmentation)
• SIEM platforms (log onboarding, correlation, use cases)
• SOC integration (playbooks, escalation models, alert workflows)
• Incident Response (IR) integration and readiness
• Drive insider threat monitoring and mitigation initiatives
• Ensure alignment across key security dependencies (IAM, logging, vulnerability mgmt., data protection)
• Enable tool interoperability and scalability

2. M&A Cybersecurity Integration

• Lead cybersecurity workstreams across due diligence and post-acquisition integration
• Assess acquired environments and define security integration roadmaps
• Execute onboarding into:
• Endpoint security platforms
• Network security controls
• SIEM/SOC ecosystems
• Identify risks and drive remediation plans
• Align acquired entities with enterprise security standards and governance

3. End-to-End Program Management

• Own full lifecycle delivery including:
• Detailed project/program plan creation
• Dependencies, milestones, deliverables, and timelines
• Manage:
• Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies (RAID)
• Resource planning, scope, and budget
• Deliver executive dashboards and progress reporting
• Ensure alignment to business goals and timelines

4. Execution Excellence

• Maintain program plans, timelines, and decision logs
• Actively identify blockers and drive resolution
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across:
• Security Engineering
• IT Operations
• Infrastructure
• Service Desk
• SOC teams
• Manage escalations and ensure timely decisions
• Deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes

5. Organizational Change Management (OCM)

• Develop communication strategies:
• Executive-level updates
• Technical and operational communications
• Create:
• Change impact assessments
• Adoption strategies
• Build and deploy:
• Operational playbooks and runbooks
• Transition plans ensuring operational readiness
• Drive adoption and minimize disruption during transitions

6. EUC (End User Computing) Security Program Delivery

Program Governance

• Establish governance for large-scale EUC security programs
• Lead phased rollout strategy (POC → Pilot → Full Deployment)
• Drive structured execution with clear entry/exit criteria for each phase

Deployment Strategy & Execution

• Manage wave-based deployment across:
• 5,000+ endpoints
• 3,000+ VDIs
• Synchronize rollout across workstation and VDI environments
• Ensure minimal business disruption during deployment

Operational Readiness Ownership

• Drive closure and readiness across:
• SOC operating model alignment
• Support and escalation workflows
• Defender (or endpoint tooling) transition validation
• Reporting, dashboards, and visibility enablement
• Ensure seamless transition to steady-state operations

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Align and coordinate across:
• IT Operations
• Security Engineering
• Service Desk
• Infrastructure teams
• External vendors
• Drive integration between endpoint, VDI, SOC, and network workstreams

Deployment Tracking & Reporting

• Establish centralized tracking for:
• Installation status
• Deployment waves
• Asset segmentation
• Deliver SteerCo-level reporting:
• Progress tracking
• Risk visibility
• Decision support insights

Pilot Governance & Scaling

• Define and execute cross-functional pilot cohorts
• Validate readiness across:
• Technical performance
• Operational processes
• Support readiness
• Gate progression to next rollout phases based on:
• Defined success criteria
• Risk thresholds
• Operational maturity

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 10+ years in Cybersecurity / Information Security
• 5+ years in Program/Project Management (large-scale programs)
• 5+ years of strong expertise in:
• Endpoint (Defender, CrowdStrike, etc.)
• Network security tools
• SIEM (Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, etc.)
• SOC operations & Incident Response
• 3+ years of proven experience in M&A cybersecurity integration
• 3+ years of experience managing large-scale EUC rollouts (endpoints + VDI)
• Strong governance, RAID management, and executive reporting

Preferred

• Insider threat program experience
• Zero Trust architecture exposure
• Certifications:
• PMP / PgMP
• CISSP / CISM
• Agile / ITIL

Key Competencies

• Strong program governance and execution discipline
• Exceptional stakeholder management
• Ability to manage complex, multi-track deployments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High ownership and accountability

Success Metrics

• Successful rollout of endpoint/VDI security solutions at scale
• Seamless SOC and SIEM integration
• Effective M&A integration outcomes
• Operational readiness with minimal disruption
• On-time, within-scope program delivery
• High stakeholder satisfaction and adoption