Technical Cyber Program Manager

Koniag Data Solutions LLC a Koniag Government Services company is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support KDS and our government customer in Washington DC. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health dental and vision insurance 401K with company matching flexible spending accounts paid holidays three weeks paid time off and Data SolutionsLLC a Koniag Government Services company is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager with a strong cybersecurity background to lead complex technical programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a PMP certification and demonstrate exceptional program management capabilities combined with deep technical expertise in cybersecurity domains. This role requires the ability to bridge technical and business stakeholders manage multiple concurrent programs and drive successful outcomes in dynamic environments. Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances to support our government Technical Program Manager will lead the planning execution and delivery of complex technical programs with a focus on cybersecurity initiatives. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for program stakeholders coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure successful program outcomes while maintaining adherence to budget schedule and quality requirements. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Lead end-to-end program management for multiple concurrent technical programs involving cybersecurity implementations infrastructure upgrades and security compliance comprehensive program plans including scope schedule budget resource allocation risk management and quality assurance strategiesFacilitate regular program reviews status meetings and executive briefings to communicate program health risks and accomplishmentsCoordinate with technical leads security architects engineers and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful deliveryManage program budgets track expenditures and forecast financial needs across program lifecyclesIdentify assess and mitigate program risks and issues escalating critical items to leadership as appropriateEstablish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure program success and drive continuous improvementEnsure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. NIST FedRAMP FISMA RMF)Facilitate change management processes and communicate impacts to stakeholdersLead vendor management activities including coordination performance monitoring and contract complianceDrive Agile and traditional project management methodologies as appropriate for program needsMentor junior program managers and team members on best practices in program management and cybersecurityEducation and Experience:Required:Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity Engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or universityProject Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI8 years of technical program or project management experience5 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity domains (e.g. security operations security architecture compliance risk management or security engineering)Experience managing programs valued at $5M with distributed teamsActive or ability to obtain required security clearance (Secret or higher preferred)Desired:Masters degree in related technical or business fieldCISSP CISM CISA or other relevant cybersecurity certificationsCertified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Program Consultant certificationExperience with federal government contracts and compliance requirementsITIL Foundation or higher certificationRequired Skills and Competencies:Demonstrated expertise in Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies and Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)Strong technical understanding of cybersecurity principles practices and technologies including network security application security cloud security and identity managementKnowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework NIST 800-53 ISO 27001 and CIS ControlsExperience with federal compliance requirements including FedRAMP FISMA and Risk Management Framework (RMF)Proficiency with program management tools such as Microsoft Project Smartsheet JIRA Confluence or similar platformsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiencesStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision makingProven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements in fast-paced environmentsExperience with Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologiesFinancial acumen including budget development forecasting and earned value management (EVM)Strong leadership skills with ability to influence without direct authorityExceptional written and verbal communication skills in EnglishAbility to work effectively in virtual/distributed team environmentsSecurity Requirement:This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Skills and Competencies:Experience leading Zero Trust Architecture implementations or other modern security initiativesKnowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline securityFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) and their security servicesExperience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) or Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) implementationsUnderstanding of security assessment and authorization processesExperience managing security incident response programs or security operations center (SOC) initiativesBackground in vulnerability management and penetration testing programsExperience with identity and access management (IAM) implementationsKnowledge of data protection and privacy regulations (GDPR CCPA etc.)Demonstrated thought leadership through publications speaking engagements or community involvementExperience working in highly regulated industries (government healthcare finance)Six Sigma or Lean certificationOur Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe company is an equal opportunity employer. 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