Project Manager - Houston TX - Hybrid(4 days onsite/1 day remote)//CrowdStrike Identity Protection deployments or remediation programs.
The JD for PM on CrowdStrike Identity Protection. They need someone stronger on Cyber Security Identity Management with expertise in CrowdStrike Identity Protection deployments or remediation programs.
Preferred : -
- Hands-on project experience supporting CrowdStrike Identity Protection deployments or remediation programs.
- Familiarity with identity threat detection lateral movement risk mitigation and AD hardening.
- Experience supporting audit or regulatory remediation programs.
- Agile/Scrum experience (CSM SAFe or similar).
Job Description : -
Job Title: Project Manager Cyber Security Identity & Active Directory Remediation
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a Cyber Security Identity Management and Active Directory (AD) Remediation initiative with strong exposure to identity threat detection and protection platforms such as CrowdStrike Identity Protection.
This role will manage complex cross-functional delivery across infrastructure security IAM and audit teams while ensuring compliance risk mitigation and on-time execution. The Project Manager will play a key role in coordinating identity security remediation privileged access controls and identity threat visibility initiatives including deployment integration and remediation activities tied to identity protection tooling.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in high-visibility regulated environments and coordinating multiple technical teams while supporting organizations transitioning to Agile delivery models.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Program Management
- Lead end-to-end delivery of an Identity Security / Active Directory Remediation program including identity threat protection initiatives.
- Manage project execution across:
- On-prem Active Directory remediation
- Entra ID (Azure AD) security improvements
- Identity threat detection implementation and remediation workflows
- Develop and maintain project plans milestones and work breakdown structures (WBS).
- Track risks issues dependencies and remediation activities across security workstreams.
Identity Security & CrowdStrike Coordination
- Coordinate implementation and operational alignment of CrowdStrike Identity Protection (or similar identity threat detection platforms).
- Partner with Cyber Security and IAM teams to:
- Track identity threat remediation activities
- Coordinate sensor/agent deployment dependencies
- Support AD hardening initiatives
- Align identity telemetry and monitoring improvements
- Ensure remediation efforts align with identity threat detection findings and audit recommendations.
- Support prioritization of identity security vulnerabilities and privileged access risks.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate and align efforts across:
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Cyber Security Engineering
- Active Directory / Infrastructure teams
- Compute & Server teams
- Network Security
- Cloud Engineering
- 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 governance through standups working sessions and steering committee meetings.
- Provide weekly executive status reporting covering:
- Identity remediation progress
- CrowdStrike Identity Protection rollout status
- Risk posture updates
- Audit remediation tracking
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and decision logs.
Agile Delivery Support
- Manage Agile backlogs sprint planning execution tracking and release readiness.
- Partner with Product Owners and Security Technical Leads to prioritize identity security work.
- Monitor delivery health velocity and remediation completion metrics.
Change & Risk Management
- Coordinate change management for identity security configuration updates.
- Ensure compliance with internal cyber security standards and audit requirements.
- Drive mitigation of risks related to:
- Privileged access
- Identity compromise
- Directory services security
- Identity threat detection gaps
Required Skills & Experience
Project Management
- 7 years of experience managing enterprise IT or Cyber Security programs.
- Experience leading identity security or Active Directory remediation initiatives.
- Strong planning financial tracking and governance experience.
Technical & Domain Knowledge
Working knowledge of:
- Active Directory (on-prem)
- Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Identity security remediation programs
Experience coordinating with Cyber Security engineering teams and audit stakeholders.