Program Manager – Enterprise IT & Cybersecurity

Program Manager – IT & Cybersecurity

Location:

Linthicum, MD

Are you ready to shape the future of global security? The Intelligence Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Program Manager – IT & Cybersecurity to work in our Linthicum, MD location. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your leadership and technical program management expertise in support of a U.S. Government partner responsible for enterprise IT operations and cybersecurity defense.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive operational, analytical, technical, and program management support across enterprise architecture, cloud environments, Dev Sec Ops  pipelines, cybersecurity operations, and hybrid infrastructure initiatives. You will lead multidisciplinary teams operating in highly secure environments while driving innovation, operational readiness, and cybersecurity resilience. This position offers the opportunity to directly influence mission‑critical systems, enhance defensive cyber capabilities, and strengthen enterprise IT governance in support of national security priorities.

Proposal Phase / Contingent Upon Award.

U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.

The Program Manager provides comprehensive leadership and oversight for enterprise IT and cybersecurity operations supporting a U.S. Government partner. This includes managing technical teams responsible for infrastructure modernization, cloud strategy implementation, Dev Sec Ops  integration, cybersecurity monitoring, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities include overseeing complex program execution from initiation through sustainment, developing and maintaining Program Management Plans (PMP), Risk Management Plans (RMP), integrated master schedules, and performance metrics. The role involves establishing governance structures to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives are achieved while maintaining compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks and operational standards.

The Program Manager engages senior stakeholders to gather requirements, provide program updates, and align IT and cybersecurity initiatives with strategic objectives. This role requires identifying emerging technology trends, potential risks, and operational challenges while implementing corrective actions as needed. The individual prepares executive briefings, manages workforce planning, facilitates interagency coordination, and ensures continuous improvement of enterprise IT and defensive cyber operations.

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of experience managing complex enterprise IT and/or cybersecurity programs supporting federal missions. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Experience overseeing multidisciplinary technical teams (cloud, Dev Sec Ops , cybersecurity, infrastructure, AI/ML, hybrid environments)

• Experience managing cost, schedule, scope, and risk for large-scale government programs

• Experience performing financial and performance monitoring of contracts

• Experience implementing enterprise IT governance structures.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

• Experience operating in high-security, mission-critical environments.

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.

• Experience supporting federal IT modernization or cybersecurity transformation initiatives.

• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF), FISMA, and federal cybersecurity compliance standards.

• Knowledge of Dev Sec Ops  methodologies and cloud governance practices.

• Experience managing hybrid cloud or multi-impact level environments.

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SAFe Agilist, or ITIL.

• Experience ensuring cybersecurity workforce certification compliance under federal workforce frameworks.

• MS Project

• Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel and…