Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cygnus Professionals Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Program Manager to enhance the cybersecurity landscape of an entire state. This role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and coordination to protect critical digital infrastructure and improve cybersecurity awareness among local governments and statewide partners.
Responsibilities
- Stakeholder engagement and outreach
- Knowledge of vendor management and procurement practices, including contract negotiation, performance oversight, and service delivery evaluation
- Analytical and problem-solving skills for assessing cybersecurity maturity, identifying capability gaps, and recommending practical, scalable solutions
- Familiarity with election security principles, including protection of critical election infrastructure, incident coordination with election officials, and alignment with CISA and EI-ISAC guidance
- Strong program coordination skills, with the ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and track deliverables against timelines and objectives
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, capable of conveying complex processes and topics to both technical and non-technical audiences in written, oral, and presentation-based delivery
- Ability to develop strong educational and outreach materials, fostering cybersecurity awareness and readiness among diverse stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with federal partners, state agencies, local governments, academic institutions, vendors, and private sector organizations
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, documentation, and compliance requirements associated with grant and contract administration
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment, while effectively prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Brings adaptability, resilience, and innovation to the team in dynamic environments
Skills
- Stakeholder engagement and outreach
- 5+ years strategic planning and coordination experience
- Knowledge of vendor management and procurement practices, including contract negotiation, performance oversight, and service delivery evaluation
- Analytical and problem-solving skills for assessing cybersecurity maturity, identifying capability gaps, and recommending practical, scalable solutions
- Familiarity with election security principles, including protection of critical election infrastructure, incident coordination with election officials, and alignment with CISA and EI-ISAC guidance
- Strong program coordination skills, with the ability to coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and track deliverables against timelines and objectives
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, capable of conveying complex processes and topics to both technical and non-technical audiences in written, oral, and presentation-based delivery
- Knowledge of vendor management and procurement practices, including contract negotiation, performance oversight, and service delivery evaluation to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements
- Ability to develop strong educational and outreach materials, fostering cybersecurity awareness and readiness among diverse stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with federal partners, state agencies, local governments, academic institutions, vendors, and private sector organizations
- Familiarity with election security principles, including protection of critical election infrastructure, incident coordination with election officials, and alignment with CISA and EI-ISAC guidance
- Analytical and problem-solving skills for assessing cybersecurity maturity, identifying capability gaps, and recommending practical, scalable solutions
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, documentation, and compliance requirements associated with grant and contract administration
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment, while effectively prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Brings adaptability, resilience, and innovation to the team in dynamic environments
- 5 plus years in roles involving strategic planning, cybersecurity, or coordination of large-scale initiatives, ideally with a focus on cybersecurity or public sector projects
- Experience with federal programs, particularly in managing or administering federal grants or funding public-sector programs
- Relevant industry certifications
- 4-year college degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Benefits
- Flexibility of remote work
- Occasional travel across Maine
- Approximately quarterly in-person attendance at meetings and events
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