Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ampstek is a company seeking a Cybersecurity Program Manager to manage a set of projects and participate in strategy planning. The role involves leading and executing IT programs, developing project plans, and driving enterprise cybersecurity initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute complex IT programs and projects across Infrastructure, Applications, Information Security, Cloud, Data Analytics, AI, and Enterprise Technology domains
- Develop and manage project/program plans, scope, schedules, budgets, resources, quality objectives, and deliverables to ensure successful business outcomes
- Define and manage strategic program roadmaps aligned with business priorities, cybersecurity strategy, technology modernization, and digital transformation objectives
- Lead enterprise cybersecurity initiatives including Zero Trust (ZTNA), Identity Security, MFA, PAM, IGA, Network Segmentation, DLP, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, and Security Compliance programs
- Drive cross-functional security programs involving Firewall modernization, Network Security, Secure Remote Access, SASE, Security Operations, Vulnerability Management, and Infrastructure Security enhancements
- Partner closely with Security Architects, Security Engineering, Infrastructure, Cloud, Network, Application Development, Operations, and Business teams to integrate security requirements into technology roadmaps and delivery plans
- Utilize Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies to manage multiple concurrent projects, dependencies, risks, and resources while ensuring timely delivery of business and security objectives
- Develop business cases, investment proposals, and strategic recommendations that support technology, cybersecurity, AI, and enterprise transformation initiatives
- Engage business stakeholders to understand requirements, align technology solutions with business objectives, and manage expectations throughout the program lifecycle
- Establish governance frameworks, security metrics, KPIs, KRIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to measure program performance, security posture, risk exposure, and value realization
- Provide executive-level reporting and communications to CIO, CISO, senior leadership, steering committees, and governance boards on program status, risks, budgets, compliance readiness, and strategic outcomes
- Lead risk management, security governance, compliance, audit readiness, and remediation activities by identifying cybersecurity risks, developing mitigation plans, and driving issue resolution
- Manage vendor selection, third-party relationships, and external service providers while ensuring alignment with organizational, technology, and security objectives
- Drive continuous process improvement, operational excellence, AI governance, and organizational resilience while adapting to evolving business priorities, regulatory requirements, and emerging cyber threats
Skills
- 15+ years of IT experience with 10+ years successfully leading large, cross-functional projects and programs
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains including Zero Trust, IAM, PAM, MFA, Network Security, Cloud Security, Data Protection, Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, and Incident Response
- Experience leading enterprise security initiatives such as ZTNA, MFA, IGA, PAM, Firewall Modernization, SIEM, EDR/XDR, Cloud Security, and Compliance Programs
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards including NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and Zero Trust Architecture principles
- Strong technical foundation with experience in SDLC, Agile, Scrum, and enterprise technology delivery methodologies
- Proven ability to drive executive communications, governance, stakeholder alignment, business cases, strategic roadmaps, KPIs/KRIs, and portfolio reporting
- Experience managing third-party vendors, security assessments, remediation efforts, audits, and risk management initiatives
- Excellent leadership, collaboration, communication, and influencing skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Project, M365, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet, Jira, and related portfolio management tools
- PMP or equivalent Project Management certification preferred
- Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, or Security+ are a plus
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