Cybersecurity Identity and Active Directory Remediation Project Manager

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role: Cybersecurity Identity and Active Directory Remediation Project Manager

Location: Onsite Houston Downtown(4 days a week mandatory- No remote- Onsite from 1st day of work)

Duration: Contract

Role Overview: Project Manager to lead and drive a Cyber Security Identity Management and Active Directory (AD) Remediation initiative. This role will manage complex cross-functional delivery across infrastructure security and audit teams while ensuring compliance risk mitigation and on-time execution. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in high-visibility regulated environments coordinating multiple technical teams and supporting organizations transitioning to Agile delivery models.

Minimum 7 years 7 years of experience as a Project Manager in large-scale IT Infrastructure or Cyber Security programs.
No. of years of experience as a Cybersecurity Identity and Active Directory Remediation Project Manager
Lead end-to-end delivery of an Identity Management / Active Directory Remediation project covering both on-prem AD and Entra (Azure AD) environments.
Proven ability to manage complex multi-team initiatives in enterprise environments.
Strong experience with budget tracking WBS management and financial controls.
Working knowledge of Active Directory (on-prem)
Entra ID (Azure AD
Identity & Access Management (IAM) concepts
Familiarity with Cyber Security remediation initiatives (identity hardening access controls audit findings remediation).
Experience working with or alongside Audit and Risk teams.

Nice to Have: Exposure to CrowdStrike Identity Protection or similar identity threat detection tools.

Nice to Have: Experience supporting security compliance or regulatory remediation efforts.
Nice to Have: Agile / Scrum experience (CSM SAFe or similar certifications a plus).
Soft Skills: Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills. Ability to translate technical risks into business-relevant impacts.
Organized detail-oriented and comfortable operating under tight timelines.
Confident facilitator who can drive decisions and accountability.
Agile tools (Jira Azure DevOps etc.)
MS Project Smartsheet or similar project planning tools
Confluence / SharePoint for documentation
MS Teams / Zoom for collaboration

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Program Management

Lead end-to-end delivery of an Identity Management / Active Directory Remediation project covering both on-prem AD and Entra (Azure AD) environments.

Develop and maintain detailed project plans milestones and work breakdown structures (WBS) to ensure scope schedule and budget adherence.

Track dependencies risks issues and mitigation plans across multiple workstreams.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate and align efforts across:
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Compute & Server teams
Network Security & Network Services
Cloud Engineering
Build / Platform teams
Audit Risk & Compliance
External vendors and service providers
Facilitate collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders to remove blockers and drive execution.

Governance & Communication

Drive project governance through:
Daily/weekly standups
Steering committee meetings
Stakeholder and executive updates
Provide weekly management status reports covering progress risks issues budget and upcoming milestones.
Ensure clear documentation and audit-ready artifacts throughout the project lifecycle.

Agile Delivery Support

Manage Agile backlogs sprint planning sprint execution and release readiness particularly for teams transitioning from waterfall to Agile.
Partner with Product Owners and technical leads to ensure clear prioritization and delivery commitments.
Monitor velocity sprint outcomes and delivery health across teams.

Change & Risk Management

Assist with coordination of policy updates configuration changes and formal change management processes.

Ensure compliance with internal security standards audit requirements and regulatory expectations.

Drive risk identification and mitigation particularly related to identity security privileged access and directory services.

Donato Technologies Inc. is a trusted IT staffing consulting and software development partner headquartered in Dallas Texas. We support clients across industries by understanding their unique business needs and delivering tailored technology and workforce solutions. Our focus is on connecting the right talent with the right opportunity-ensuring clients receive dependable skilled professionals and candidates receive meaningful career growth and support. We work closely with small to mid-sized organizations to provide flexible high-quality services that drive performance innovation and long-term success.

Role: Cybersecurity Identity and Active Directory Remediation Project Manager Location: Onsite Houston Downtown(4 days a week mandatory- No remote- Onsite from 1st day of work) Duration: Contract Role Overview: Project Manager to lead and drive a Cyber Security Identity Manageme...