Cyber Security Manager

Charter Global; Georgia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions provider is seeking a Project Manager to oversee cybersecurity projects, ensuring deliverables are met and maintaining budget and schedule. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience, including 3 years of managing IT or cybersecurity projects, and hold a Project Management Professional certification. This role requires strong analytical skills and effective stakeholder communication. On-site presence is needed for project milestones, with a contract duration of 6–12 months.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with minimum 3+ years overseeing IT or cybersecurity-related projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), CompTIA Project+, or PMI-ACP required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project lifecycle, budget preparation, and schedule
• Facilitate RFP development and vendor evaluations
• Provide executive report briefings

Skills

Detail orientation

Analytical rigor

Stakeholder communication

Ethics/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s in business administration, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or related

Job description

Role

Project Manager (Cybersecurity Programs)

Location

Atlanta, GA 30324

Duration

6-12 months+ contract

Department & Reporting Line

Information Security Department; reports to CISO

Position Summary / Purpose

Manage cybersecurity projects from initiation through closeout and ensure deliverables are met. Capital‑funded and grant‑funded projects (e.g., DHS, TSA, FTA).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project lifecycle, budget preparation, scheduling, contract coordination, task tracking, risk management, and outcome documentation
• Facilitate RFP development, vendor evaluations, and procurement processes in partnership with MARTA’s procurement and legal departments
• Provide executive report briefings for internal leadership and external oversight bodies (DHS, FEMA, FTA)

Qualifications (summary)

Bachelor’s in business administration, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or related; 6+ years with minimum 3+ years overseeing IT or cybersecurity‑related projects. Project Management Professional required (PMP)/Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), CompTIA Project+, or PMI‑ACP.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing cybersecurity projects with TSA, SD 1582/21, DHS Cybersecurity Performance Goals, or NIST 800‑53 standards. Federally funded projects (e.g., DHS Transit Security Grant Program), cloud migration initiatives, or OT security infrastructure deployments is highly desirable.

Skills / Competencies

Detail orientation, analytical rigor, stakeholder communication, ethics/confidentiality.

Working Conditions & Clearance

On‑site presence for Project milestones; DHS Public Trust eligibility.