Cybersecurity Project Manager

Herndon, Virginia, United States

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Avint LLC is seeking a motivated, career, and customer-oriented Cybersecurity Project Manager (CPM) to join our team in Herndon, VA.


The ideal candidate will be an experienced project manager with in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, technologies, and capabilities. He/she should also be adept at influencing results and relationship building. Ideally, the candidate has experience supporting DHS and its components and the DHS Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program. The CPM will work in a matrixed environment, interfacing and leading efforts among the Project Management Office, technical teams, DHS components, and DHS HQ in support of CDM program objectives. You will be the primary point of contact (POC) between the CDM program and several DHS Agencies, overseeing all aspects of the CDM task order deliverables to the designated agency including requests for services. As the POC for one or more agencies, you will be readily available to respond to agency questions, concerns and comments as well as being proactive in alerting the agencies to potential contractual and programmatic issues.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

  • Hands-on and required to work closely with operations leads, other CPMs, PMO Analysts, team leads and CDM partners
  • Using soft skills, coordinate across technical and program teams to meet deadlines, fulfill contract requirements, and support DHS mission objectives
  • Understand and demonstrate the purpose of the CDM DEFEND program
  • Familiarity with Asset Management, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management, and Configuration Management principles
  • Experience with evolving requirements and implementation strategies (e.g. Binding Operational Directives)
  • Demonstrate understanding of Zero Trust Principles
  • Review schedule activities, status and results with PM, DPM, Operations Lead and other CPMs as required
  • Implement baseline changes of the assigned agency into the DEFEND IMS by collaborating with applicable stakeholders
  • Identify, develop and implement processes improving scheduling and coordination efforts in delivering the services associated with the associated tasks for the assigned group or agency
  • Recommend systems security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Recommend and implement programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures
  • Participate in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies
  • Ensure the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services


Technical Areas of Expertise:

  • Knowledge and experience in quality analysis.
  • Understanding of critical path analysis of schedules.
  • Outstanding reporting skills, e.g., graphical presentation and advanced Microsoft Office skills.
  • 8-10 years of experience in creating and managing projects with resource loaded schedules, Gantt charts and dependencies.
  • Facilitation of solution(s) alignment across multiple DHS components, DHS HQ, and DEFEND A team(s) resulting in more efficient delivery of CDM capabilities.
  • Ability to leverage tool implementation successes from across DHS to increase CDM value with components.
  • Ability to utilize & understand DHS CDM Dashboard data and assist components in identifying, mitigating, and reporting data accuracy and gaps, in order to align with CDM PMO expectations.
  • Responsible for conducting regular cadences and ad-hoc meetings with DHS and Components to enhance collaboration, optimize investments, and improve CDM performance.
  • Identifies and tracks programmatic risks and issues leading to increased visibility across the program and additional resources dedicated to resolution.
  • Provides support to multiple components’ strategic goals through procurement optimization, reducing DHS/component budget expenditures, and annually facilitates component IT Roadmap implementations.
  • Actively engages in DEFEND A capabilities and POCs to ensure thorough understanding of the component operating environment and leading to efficient tool rollouts.


Qualifications:

  • Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship is required.
    • DHS EOD Preferred
  • BA/BS with 7 years of relevant experience
  • PMP and CISSP Desired
  • Serves as Career Manager responsible for performance management and professional development of lower levels.
  • Proactively leads teams in the execution of complex tasks with minimal direction and produces high quality results.
  • Demonstrates mastery of multiple functional areas
  • Develops subject matter expertise of other staff
  • Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, oral and written
  • Leads working sessions to solicit ideas and develop innovative solutions
  • Promotes collaboration across functional teams
  • Develops and presents highly professional presentations, complex ideas, solutions and innovations to clients and Avint Leadership
  • Attention to detail coupled with effective analytical and problem-solving aptitude
  • Ability to establish working relations at all organizational levels
  • Demonstrates the ability to work with government officials and program office stakeholders diplomatically and effectively.
  • Self-motivator with ability to work as part of a team or independently with little supervision or direction.
  • Ability to balance and prioritize many diverse tasks at once.
  • Experience in establishing new processes.
  • Serves as an Avint brand ambassador
  • Always embodies Avint's core values
  • Significantly contributes to growth initiatives in area of expertise

Benefits

Joining Avint is a win-win proposition! You will feel the personal touch of a small business and receive BIG business benefits. From competitive salaries, full health, a unique 401K plan, and generous PTO and Federal Holidays.

Additionally, we encourage every Avint employee to further their professional development. To assist you in achieving your goals, we offer reimbursement for courses, exams, and tuition. Interested in a class, conference, program, or degree? Avint will invest in YOU and your professional development!

Avint is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰

Tags: CISSP Clearance IAM POCs Vulnerability management Zero Trust

Perks/benefits: 401(k) matching Career development Health care Team events

Region: North America
Country: United States
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