Cyber Command Software Security Assurance Project Manager

Optima Global Solutions Inc.is a valuable IT Services and Solution provider that customers, employees, and stakeholders feel proud to be associated with. Optima's Intelligent Automation Solutions leverage robotic process automation, intelligent data capture, and business process management best practices to streamline operations. Our IT Services practice provides organizations with highly personalized, comprehensive, U.S. based recruiting services supported by our internal onsite team of subject matter experts.

Currently, we are hiring for the following position;

Cyber Command Software Security Assurance Project Manager

Our client, The City of NY, OTI 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.

SCOPE OF SERVICES New York City Cyber Command within the Office of Technology and Innovation 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).

TASKS: 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

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered

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

DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

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

Interested candidates, please apply online with a detailed resume and contact information.

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