Cybersecurity Project Manager, Lead

Cybersecurity Project Manager, Lead

The Opportunity:

As a Cybersecurity Project Manager, you will be responsible for driving the planning, execution, and delivery of complex cybersecurity projects, ensuring alignment with client mission objectives and organizational priorities. This role leads cross-functional teams, manages risk, and applies deep technical and project management expertise to safeguard enterprise assets and advance strategic goals. The manager collaborates across departments and with external partners, leveraging strong communication and analytical skills to solve security challenges and deliver impactful results

What You’ll Work On:

Lead and manage cybersecurity projects from initiation through closure, ensuring delivery of mission-critical solutions on-time and within scope.

Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders to drive project success and foster collaboration across the enterprise.

Apply deep expertise in cybersecurity and project management principles to assess risks, develop mitigation strategies, and address complex security challenges.

Oversee project planning, execution, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client requirements.

Communicate technical concepts and project status clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, promoting transparency and understanding.

Ensure compliance with security protocols, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

Analyze security incidents and vulnerabilities, leveraging strong problem-solving skills to develop and implement effective solutions.

Build and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders to support project objectives and enhance organizational resilience.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:8+ years of experience in information security8+ years of experience managing IT or cybersecurity projects, including planning, execution, and closing projects

Experience with cybersecurity or IT security protocols, risk assessment, and threat management

Experience leading teams and coordinating across departments

Knowledge of cybersecurity and project management principles

Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners

Top Secret clearance

Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, or Cybersecurity Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM)
Certification Nice If You Have:

Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills

Possession of strong analytical and problem-solving skills, to address security incidents, vulnerabilities, and complex cybersecurity program challenges TS/SCI clearance

Master’s degree in a related field

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;
Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs.

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