ISO 27001 Program Manager / Security & Compliance Specialist

Job#: 3021153

Job Description:
ISO 27001 Program Manager (Contract) - Onsite | Irving, TX

Location: Irving, TX (Onsite 5 days/week)

Type: Full-Time Contract (11 Months)

Start Date: February 23, 2026

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hrs/week

Pay Range: $59-$62/hr (W2)

Interview Process: 1-2 rounds
About the Role

A large enterprise technology organization is seeking an experienced ISO 27001 Program Manager to support its B2B Foundational Services team. This role focuses on developing and maturing the organization's Information Security Management System (ISMS) while driving ISO 27001 certification readiness, audit preparation, and documentation management.

You will collaborate with engineering, internal audit, compliance, and security stakeholders, while also executing a significant amount of hands-on ISO documentation and audit evidence work. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has led ISO certification efforts and thrives in a fast-paced, structured environment.
What You'll Do
ISO 27001 Certification & Audit Readiness

• Lead preparation and execution of ISO 27001 certification activities
• Conduct gap analyses, risk assessments, corrective action planning, and remediation tracking
• Prepare evidence and materials for internal audits and external certification body audits

ISMS Development

• Help define and enhance the Information Security Management System (ISMS) framework
• Create, refine, and maintain SOPs, policies, and security documentation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with technical and non-technical teams to ensure control alignment and documentation accuracy
• Resolve blockers, align teams on compliance expectations, and maintain project momentum

Program Management & Reporting

• Own timelines, milestones, and project deliverables end-to-end
• Build and deliver clear status reports, dashboards, and leadership updates

Work Breakdown

• 60% - Documentation, ISMS definition, audit evidence preparation
• 30% - Collaboration and stakeholder alignment
• 10% - Meetings, reviews, reporting

Required Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience supporting or leading ISO 27001 certification cycles
• Strong background in technical program management
• Hands-on experience conducting ISO 27001 audits, gap analyses, and corrective action workflows
• Proven ability to independently drive complex compliance initiatives
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 9001 certification or quality management systems
• Background in enterprise security, compliance, governance, or cloud environments
• Familiarity with audit frameworks, risk identification, and controls management

Why This Role Is Compelling

• Direct impact on security, compliance, and B2B operational excellence
• Opportunity to help define a new ISMS framework from the ground up
• Blend of independent execution and cross-team influence
• High-visibility role within a growing security and compliance function

Work Environment

This role is fully onsite Monday-Friday in the Irving, TX area. Candidates must be able to work in the office daily to support cross-functional partners and audit activities.

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.