Cybersecurity Project Manager

Persistent Systems; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Persistent Systems in Pune is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and delivery of cybersecurity projects. You will collaborate with senior PMs, security architects, SOC teams, and customers to ensure on-time, in-scope delivery aligned with business and security objectives.

The role emphasizes project governance, risk tracking, and coordinating with security monitoring initiatives, including SIEM/SOAR, and incident response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• 8–12 years of experience in cybersecurity project management or delivery.
• Knowledge of SOC operations and security monitoring concepts.
• Experience with SIEM tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and controls.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver cybersecurity projects, tracking milestones and dependencies.
• Maintain schedules, RAID logs, and status reports.
• Prepare meeting minutes and executive summaries.
• Coordinate SOC/SIEM/SOAR and incident response projects.
• Manage project risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
• Support onboarding, deployment, and transition activities.
• Track KPIs, SLAs, and project health.

Skills

Project planning

Coordination

Stakeholder communication

Meeting facilitation

Reporting & tracking

Analytical thinking

Collaborative delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar)

Microsoft Project

Jira / Azure DevOps

Power BI

Excel, PowerPoint, Word

ServiceNow

Job description

The Junior Cybersecurity Project Manager plays a crucial role in supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of cybersecurity projects and security operations initiatives. This position collaborates closely with senior project managers, security architects, SOC/CFC teams, and customers to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with both business and security objectives.

• Role: Cybersecurity Project Manager
• Location: Pune
• Experience: Between 8 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Project Coordination & Delivery
• Assist in planning, tracking, and managing cybersecurity projects.
• Maintain project schedules, action trackers, RAID logs, and status reports.
• Monitor project milestones, deliverables, and dependencies. Follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of action items.
• Support project governance meetings and documentation. Cybersecurity Program
• Support
• Coordinate activities related to SOC, SIEM, SOAR, Incident Response, and security monitoring projects.
• Support onboarding, deployment, and transition activities.
• Track project risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
• Assist in managing security tool implementations and enhancements. Stakeholder Management
• Coordinate with customers, security teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting minutes, status updates, and executive summaries.
• Escalate project risks and issues to senior management when required.
• Support customer governance and operational review meetings. Reporting & Governance
• Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports.
• Maintain project documentation and audit artifacts.
• Track KPIs, SLAs, project health, and delivery metrics.
• Support compliance, audit, and governance activities. Financial & Resource Tracking

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Project planning and coordination Risk and issue management Stakeholder communication Meeting facilitation and documentation Reporting and tracking Basic understanding of SOC/Cyber Fusion Center operations Familiarity with Security Monitoring concepts Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar) Knowledge of Incident Management and Vulnerability Management Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and controls Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Experience with Microsoft Project Familiarity with Jira / Azure DevOps Experience with ServiceNow Basic knowledge of Power BI
• Relevant hands‑on experience aligned to the stated experience range: Between 8 to 12 Years.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative, customer‑focused delivery environments.
• Educational background: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company‑sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility‑friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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