Technical Cybersecurity Program Manager

Responsibilities

Peraton has an immediate need for a Technical Cybersecurity Program Manager. This is a Hybrid position- occassional telework. The  qualified candidate must be local to the DMV ( DC, MD, & VA ) area. 

 

What you will do:

• Resource should have significant experience managing technical programs (ideally Cybersecurity) in a large IT enterprise.
• Manage / plan work for multiple teams:
• Drive weekly sprints; define quarterly/annual goals.
• Define and develop metrics to measure key indicators including value, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Experience transitioning projects/services into on-going operational modes.
• Prepare justifications and business cases for recommendations on Cybersecurity initiatives.
• Make recommendations of staffing and quality improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional communications, both oral and written.
• Develop and present program status/ metrics to management.
• Identify roadblocks and propose effective solutions.
• Ability to positively influence peer organization and key stakeholders.
• Technical background and experience with boundary and end-point protection services such as Intrusion prevention (network and host based), Firewalls, Anti-virus, email security, and Web application security

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor's degree required and at least 12 years of experience. Additional years of experience maybe accepted in lieu of the degree. 
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (or equivalent)
• 4 years of experience in cybersecurity OR 6 years of documented cybersecurity project management experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading people and teams.
• Strong understanding of Cyber and IT security risks, threats and prevention measures.
• Solid experience in secure system architecture and infrastructure design and development skills.
• Good understanding of security standards and best practices.
• Strong risk assessment and management skills.
• Extensive understanding of networking and network security.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant security tools and products.
• Solid project management skills.
• Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder- must have 3 years of US Residency on the Green Card
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active MBI clearance

Benefits:

 

At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.

 

 

Peraton Overview

Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can’t be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.