Program Director

Req ID: 364036 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Program Director to join our team in Rockville, Maryland (US-MD), United States (US).

Job Summary:

NTT DATA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead delivery of enterprise Cybersecurity and Networking services within a complex, multi-site federal IT environment. This role provides senior leadership and execution oversight for mission-critical network infrastructure and cybersecurity operations supporting scientific, research, and business systems. As the Program Manager for Cybersecurity & Networking Services, you will oversee secure network architecture, cybersecurity engineering, security operations, compliance activities, and modernization initiatives across on-premises and cloud environments. You will ensure services are delivered reliably, securely, and in alignment with mission priorities, federal security requirements, and contractual obligations. This role serves as the primary interface with government leadership for cybersecurity and enterprise network engineering activities.

 

Job Duties:

Provide overall program leadership and execution oversight for Cybersecurity and Enterprise Networking services.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for government leadership across the cybersecurity and network engineering scope.
• Guide planning, execution, and integration of current and emerging technologies supporting secure network infrastructure and enterprise security operations.
• Oversee delivery teams responsible for:
  • Enterprise network architecture, routing, switching, and inter-site connectivity
  • Network modernization and lifecycle management
  • Cybersecurity engineering and security tool management (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management)
  • Security operations, incident response, and threat monitoring
• Manage program governance activities including integrated scheduling, risk and issue management, dependency tracking, and quality assurance.
• Develop and maintain program management plans, staffing strategies, and resource forecasts aligned to task order requirements.
• Oversee financial management, including budget tracking, forecasting, cost controls, and coordination with contracts and finance teams.
• Lead recurring program reviews, operational briefings, and executive-level status updates covering security posture, network performance, risks, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks, contract requirements, and service level agreements.
• Support system authorization efforts and oversight of security documentation and audit readiness activities.
• Drive modernization initiatives, including zero-trust alignment, network segmentation, automation, and security tool optimization.
• Support disaster recovery (DR) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning and testing for cybersecurity and network services.
• Promote continuous improvement across security operations, network reliability, and service delivery effectiveness.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree, One-and-one- half (1.5) years of additional experience can substitute for one (1) year of a typical degree program.
• Minimum 12 years of  IT experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing or supporting enterprise-scale cybersecurity and/or network infrastructure programs including responsibilities for program delivery, performance, compliance outcomes, and staffing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing cross-functional technical teams including teams supporting network engineering, cybersecurity operations, or infrastructure services and responsibility for tasking, prioritizing, and performance oversight for 5+ people.
• Minimum 3 years of experience applying structured program and project management methodologies, including PMI-based program management principles (e.g., scope, schedule, cost, risk management) and at least one of the following frameworks: Agile, DevOps, Lean IT, or ITIL demonstrated through delivery of projects, system implementations, or operational im