Cyber Deputy Program Manager

Leidos; Bay St. Louis (MS); On-site; USD 126,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cyber Deputy Program Manager to oversee cybersecurity operations and manage a diverse team. The role involves establishing policies, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with contract terms. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in IT and cybersecurity, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary range based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years relevant experience required.
• PMI PMP and ISC2 CISSP certifications needed.
• Experience managing medium/large projects.

Responsibilities

• Support PM in executing contract and monitoring DHS networks.
• Manage contractor personnel issues and performance.
• Coordinate with multiple technical and operational teams.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

ITIL v4

Job description

Leidos is seeking a talented and experienced Cyber Deputy Program Manager (DPM) to join our team to support a federal customer. The DPM supports the PM in the execution of a contract which encompasses monitoring of DHS networks both internally and as a service to subscribers.

Primary Responsibilities

Work with the Program Manager (PM) to establish vision and direction for customer’s cyber resources and operations, cyber workforce planning, monitoring technical security risks for area of responsibility, and establishing and enforcing policies and protocols that protect the customer's digital assets.

• Responsible for financial, technical, administrative, contractual, and personnel aspects of the contract

• Act as PM in the PM’s absence

• Identify, assess, and resolve complex business problems/issue/risks and facilitate issue resolution and risk mitigation

• Ensure that all work on this contract complies with the contract terms and conditions and is approved/coordinated with senior corporate managers

• Ensure contractor back office support to properly process invoicing and personnel security clearance requirements

• Establish and maintain necessary controls, management oversight, documentation, reporting, customer support, and notification functions as well as ensuring that required tasks stay on track, milestones are met, and contracted deliverables are delivered on time.

• Manage contractor personnel issues and performance, including sub-contractor performance

• Liaise with sub-contractor representatives regarding open positions, new requirements, candidate tracking, pipeline, performance and recognition, and other issues

• Lead, direct, and review the work of a large and diverse team of cyber technical and PMO professionals who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.

• Lead the Project Management Office (PMO), which includes a robust Knowledge Management capability

• Manage the hiring/onboarding/offboarding process for all contractor and sub-contractor personnel and keep personnel record system up-to-date

• Coordinate with multiple technical and operational teams to achieve program objectives

• Help prepare budget estimates for additional services requested by the customer

• Analyze risks and opportunities and make informed recommendations to the customer

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cyber, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other relevant field, and 8+ years prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience or training, including military, may be considered in lieu of degree

• PMI PMP certification

• ISC2 CISSP certification

• Demonstrated capabilities to analyze highly complex cybersecurity and network issues, recommend plans of action for contractor and government staff, and manage contractor teams supporting resolution of these issues

• Demonstrated ability to influence others outside of own area on policies, practices and procedures.

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) required, including substantial experience briefing senior customer/stakeholder management

• Experience mentoring staff in order to maintain high levels of performance and positive morale

• Candidate selected will be subject to a Government TS/SCI security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to the customer’s information. US Citizenship isrequired.

• Five+ years experience managing medium/large projects/programs and leading highly technical teams

• Superior ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Candidates are required to obtain a DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) approval to support this program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other relevant field

• ITIL v4 Foundation or higher ITIL certification

• Experience supporting/managing programs conducting cybersecurity operations and/or engineering

• Prior experience supporting a federal customer program or projects, especially DOD or DHS

Original Posting: April 9, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $126,100.00 - $227,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.