Technical Project Manager (Cybersecruity)

BAE Systems; Doha; On-site; QAR 250,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems in Qatar is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager (Cybersecurity) to lead enterprise cybersecurity initiatives across IT, OT, and business domains. You will manage complex projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, align requirements, and ensure successful implementation of cybersecurity solutions in compliance with project requirements.

The role demands strong project management, cybersecurity knowledge, technical acumen, stakeholder management, and leadership to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• PMP certification is required.
• CISSP certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity projects from initiation through closure including test and commissioning.
• Manage multiple cybersecurity solutions for delivery in alignment with project requirements.
• Track project milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues, providing regular status reporting to the program management team.
• Ensure the project is delivered on time, within scope, budget, and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with security architects and engineers to ensure technical requirements are addressed and executed.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams, subcontractors/vendors, and end customers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager (Cybersecurity) to lead and deliver enterprise cybersecurity initiatives across multiple business, IT and OT technology domains. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex cybersecurity projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, aligning cybersecurity project requirements, and ensuring the successful implementation of cybersecurity solutions and processes in compliance with project requirements.

This role requires a strong blend of project management expertise, cybersecurity knowledge, technical acumen, stakeholder management, and leadership skills to drive project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of cybersecurity projects from initiation through closure including test and commissioning.
• Manage multiple cybersecurity solutions for delivery in alignment with project requirements.
• Track project milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues, providing regular status reporting to the program management team.
• Ensure the project is delivered on time, within scope, budget, and quality expectations.
• Drive implementation of cybersecurity solutions, including
• Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) Solution
• Privilege Access Management (PAM) Solution
• Endpoint Security (XDR) solution
• Web Security Gateway (Proxy)
• Email Security Gateway (SEG)
• OT/IoT Intrusion Detection System
• Network Access Control (NAC) Solution (OT, IoT and IT Compatible)
• Network Detection and Response (NDR) Solution
• Centralized Network Monitoring Solution
• IT and OT Patch Management Solution
• Deception Technology
• Vulnerability Management Solution
• Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SOAR) Platform and Threat Intelligence
• Sandboxing Solution
• Secure Configuration Management & File Integrity Monitoring
• Ticketing and Asset Management Solution
• Single Unified Platform for Integrated Visualization, Analytics and Orchestration (Dashboard, workflow) Solution
• Bi-Annual Security Assessment (Grey box & Black Box Testing)
• Collaborate with security architects and engineers to ensure technical requirements are properly addressed and executed.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams, subcontractors/vendors, and end customers.
• Translate technical cybersecurity concepts into business-friendly language for senior management.
• Identify, assess, and manage project-related cybersecurity risks.
• Ensure cybersecurity solutions are aligned with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Support audit activities and remediation programs.
• Manage third-party security vendors, consultants, and implementation partners.
• Monitor vendor performance, contract deliverables, and project outcomes.
• Coordinate internal and external project resources effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree (Good to have).
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in the field of cybersecurity.
• 5+ years of experience in project management for cybersecurity projects.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams in large scale cybersecurity projects.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NCSA, QCF 2022 and IEC 62443.
• Network security architectures.
• Cloud platforms (Azure, Google Cloud).
• Security operations and incident response.
• Identity and Access Management solutions.
• Vulnerability management platforms.
• Threat detection and monitoring technologies.
• Security compliance and regulatory requirements.

Project Management Expertise

• Expert knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Hybrid methodologies.