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Program Manager

Posted: 05/15/2025

Electrosoft Services, Inc. is an award-winning company that provides comprehensive technology-based solutions and services to federal customers. While cybersecurity is our specialty, we also focus on ICAM, enterprise IT modernization, and software solutions. We always seek to delight our customers, so we retain highly qualified employees and offer them meaningful work, growth opportunities, and work-life balance. What sets us apart from all other contractors is the sense of teamwork our employees feel – and the knowledge that outstanding effort is recognized and rewarded. The camaraderie we share emanates from Lunch & Learn sessions where we explore new ideas together, fun group activities ranging from escape rooms to miniature golf, and much, much more. If we’ve described you and your dream workplace, please apply and share in the many benefits and opportunities we offer.

Program Manager

Job Summary:

The Program Manager will oversee and provide cybersecurity program management support and operations within a Departmental Information Security enterprise, specifically supporting the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security protection and Incident activities. This role is responsible for managing cross-functional teams, ensuring the effective execution of security operations, incident response, and risk mitigation strategies to protect the Department’s critical infrastructure and sensitive data. The Program Manager will act as a liaison between the contract staff and internal stakeholders, and external partners to align cybersecurity initiatives with departmental objectives and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of cybersecurity programs within the security operations, ensuring alignment with the department’s strategic goals and compliance with federal standards (e.g., FISMA, NIST, CISA directives).

+ Support the data protection and response in managing cybersecurity incidents, including threat detection, response, and recovery, ensuring timely and effective resolution.

+ Collaborate with government Department leadership, other federal agencies, and private sector partners to enhance information sharing, threat intelligence, and coordinated response efforts.

+ Manage and mentor a team of cybersecurity professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

+ Develop and manage program budgets, allocate resources, and oversee vendor contracts to ensure operational efficiency.

+ Ensure security operations adhere to federal cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines, including regular audits and reporting.

+ Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to IT systems and infrastructure, implementing proactive measures to enhance security posture.

+ Develop and present performance metrics, incident reports, and program updates to senior leadership and oversight bodies.

+ Oversee the adoption and integration of advanced cybersecurity tools and technologies to strengthen security operations capabilities.

+ Promote cybersecurity awareness and training programs for contractor personnel to enhance organizational resilience.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.

+ Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in program management, with at least 5 years in cybersecurity or security operations.

+ Proven experience managing complex programs in a federal government or highly regulated environment.

+ Prior work with a Security Operations Center (SOC) or Computer Security Incident Response Center is highly desirable.

+ At least one of the following is preferred: PMP, and CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent.