Network Security Project Manager (Mid-Atlantic)

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

Everywhere you look, there is a project underway. For a project to be successful, a project manager needs to be behind it, with their eye on every detail at every stage from inception to completion. It’s about getting things done and knowing exactly what you as stakeholders want to achieve and translating that vision into an achievable mission. It’s about ensuring everyone understands the vision before even the initial steps are taken toward the finish line.

GuidePoint Security recognizes that successful projects don’t just manifest, but rather they are a masterpiece of planning, organization, and communication. Progress is only possible through the choreographed sequence of events as a result of careful planning. At its best, Project Management is virtually invisible because it is the absence of problems and failures. The Network Security Project Manager will project manage the design, implementation, deployment, and go live of multiple projects within the Network Security Portfolio.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Plan the overall program, define projects, and collaborate with Network Security and various other teams.
• Communicate with PMO and Practice Leadership weekly regarding status updates and strategies.
• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams, comprised of Engineers, Architects, Business Analysts, and project sponsors.
• Work with Architects & Engineers to develop project roadmaps, cutover / implementation plans, and As-Built documentation
• Responsible for communication including status of project health and ensures project is delivered within schedule and scope.
• Responsible for risk management and escalation of issues that cannot be resolved in the team.
• Consult with stakeholders to gather and document requirements and specifications for solutions and enhancements.
• Gather and analyze data from multiple sources. Develop reports and key risk indicators.
• Define execution plan and approach based on project scope, expected timeline and available budget/resources
• Document and maintain program related training and awareness materials and communications.
• Manage a combination of Waterfall and Agile-based development efforts from initial analysis and design to development, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Manage day-to-day operations of the program office (PO) responsible for monitoring and maximizing key cost, schedule, and performance metrics
• Ensure pre-defined project management processes and practices are followed. Drive simplification and improvement as necessary
• Ensure quality of deliverables is verified and matching stakeholder expectations
• Track project outcomes realization and customer satisfaction levels through established metrics against service level. Ensure lessons learned are collected
• High technical acumen - ability to learn various project management apps in a short amount of time (Jira, Confluence, GSuite, Slack, OpenAir, etc.)

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors in Business or Computer Science Required
• PMP Certification Preferred
• Network+ / CCNA Certification Preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a mix of Business Analyst, Project Coordinator, Project Manager, or Network Engineer Roles
• Experience in Cybersecurity, and/or SaaS highly desirable

Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 750 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 3,000 Enterprise-Level customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.  

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks….

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• 100% employer-paid medical and dental premiums with generous employer family contributions
• 12 corporate holidays starting in 2023 and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Care plan