Cyber Command Software Security Assurance Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipRecruiter is seeking a Cyber Command Software Security Assurance Project Manager to protect sensitive data and ensure the continuity of essential services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in application security, guiding the secure software development lifecycle across NYC agencies. This remote contract position involves leading security assessments, collaborating with development teams, and contributing to policy development to enhance software security practices.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of hands-on experience in application security.
• Strong knowledge of secure development practices and OWASP Top 10.
• Familiarity with tools used in code analysis and vulnerability scanning.

Responsibilities

• Perform application security services including risk assessments and code reviews.
• Coordinate secure software development with project teams.
• Review threat models and interpret security testing reports.

Skills

Application Security

Secure Software Development

Security Consulting

Secure Development Practices

Code Analysis

Vulnerability Scanning

Security Testing

Threat Modeling

Architecture Reviews

Communication of Technical Risks

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Title: Cyber Command Software Security Assurance Project Manager

Labor Category: Project Manager 3

Job Type: Contract

Duration: 24 Months

Location: 100% Remote

Scheduled Work Hours: Normal business hours Monday-Friday Average 35 hours per week.

Rate: $80 - $90/Hour

Job Description/Justification:

We are looking for software security assurance project managers. These resources will be essential to protect sensitive data, ensure essential service continuity, and maintain public trust by proactively mitigating cyber threats and vulnerabilities in the City's digital infrastructure.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

We seeks a Software Security Assurance Project Manager to support the adoption of secure-by-design practices into NYC agencies' software development lifecycle through our Software Security Assurance Program (SSAP).

TASKS:

• Perform application security services including risk assessments, architecture reviews, and code review for internal and third-party applications.
• Coordinate with developers, project teams, and third-party vendors to assess and guide secure software development and integration
• Provide consultative guidance during design, development, and deployment phase of new solutions
• Review threat models, validate security controls, and ensure alignment with security policies
• Review and interpret security testing reports and vulnerability findings, and assist with risk remediation strategies
• Contribute improvements in existing AppSec process, workflows, and documentation
• Participate in defining and expanding secure software development lifecycle practices across the organization
• Support the development and refinement of policy and governance documents related to software security
• Track and report on security metrics, status of findings, and overall risk trends · Support management of tools, resources, and schedules for security testing

MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered.

• At least 8 years of hands-on experience in application security, secure software development, or security consulting
• Experience conducting security reviews (code, design threat modeling, architecture) for modern applications (web, mobile, cloud-)
• Strong knowledge of secure development practices, OWASP Top 10, and relevant standards
• Ability to communicate technical risks and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with tools used in code analysis, vulnerability scanning, and security testing
• Experience working cross-functionally with developers, engineers, and product team

DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working within or alongside DevOps/CI-CD environments
• Familiarity with container security, API security, and cloud- application architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience supporting security governance or policy development
• Experience with risk exception processes or helping define security risk tolerances
• Experience in large, complex organizations or government/public sector environments
• Experience with third-party risk assessments, vendor management, or SaaS reviews