Job Title: Application Security Program Manager (Cloud CI/CD NIST Compliance)
Location: AtlantaGA(Remote)
We are currently seeking candidates who meet the following qualification
Required Qualifications: - Minimum 10 years of experience in application management project oversight and coordinating cross-functional teams.
- Proven expertise in leading multiple work streams simultaneously with strong leadership and organizational capabilities.
- Hands-on experience in collaborating with security teams to ensure secure application design and deployment.
- Deep understanding of cloud security principles including identity management encryption and network segmentation.
- Experience implementing secure CI/CD pipelines and using infrastructure-as-code security tools such as Terraform Ansible or GitOps.
- Proficiency in using security platforms vulnerability management tools container security and SIEM systems.
- Solid knowledge of secure application development and compliance with government IT security policies.
- Experience working with regulatory frameworks such as NIST HIPAA CJIS or similar standards.
- Strong vendor management skills including contract oversight and performance tracking.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools with a focus on resource optimization and performance tracking.
- Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to manage complex cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications: - Prior experience in a government or public-sector environment with familiarity in state agency security regulations.
- Experience guiding DevOps and development teams in secure cloud environments such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud.
- Demonstrated ability to lead threat modeling risk assessments and secure architecture reviews.
- Familiarity with implementing and enforcing infrastructure security standards including patch management and resource hardening.
Responsibilities: Team Coordination & Cross-Work Stream Interaction - Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and alignment across all work streams.
- Serve as the primary liaison across teams ensuring ownership timelines and interdependencies are proactively managed.
Project Oversight & Progress Monitoring - Develop detailed project plans with defined goals deadlines and responsibilities.
- Monitor work stream progress and address delays or conflicts to ensure successful delivery.
Resource Allocation & Performance Management - Assess team bandwidth and reallocate resources to prevent overload and maintain balance.
- Evaluate team and project performance using data-driven insights; report progress to senior leadership.
Risk Security & Compliance - Identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks ensuring alignment with state and federal security policies.
- Collaborate with security teams to enforce best practices and secure SDLC methodologies.
- Lead implementation of security features in cloud and on-prem environments.
Vendor Management - Manage relationships with external vendors ensuring timely high-quality and secure deliverables.
- Ensure contracts include proper cybersecurity clauses and compliance with mandated practices.
Continuous Improvement - Drive process optimization across work streams integrating security best practices into all phases of the application lifecycle.
- Identify and implement opportunities to enhance workflow efficiency team productivity and overall project outcomes.
If you meet these qualifications please submit your application via link provided in Linkedin.
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