Cybersecurity Program Leader: Strategy & Risk

Apogee Global RMS; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Global RMS is seeking a Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead and mature client-facing security programs at the intersection of cybersecurity operations, risk management, governance, and executive communication.

You will oversee initiatives, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure program alignment with risk, compliance, and business priorities, working directly with senior leadership to strengthen client security postures through disciplined program management.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of cybersecurity program management, GRC, or security operations.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS, SOC2, etc.).
• Experience managing cross-functional security initiatives or enterprise programs.
• Excellent communication skills — able to translate technical concepts for leadership.
• Strong organizational discipline, documentation skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote, fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with risk management, compliance, or incident-response processes.
• PMP, CISSP, CISM, CGRC, or similar certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cybersecurity programs across governance, risk, compliance, and operations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, security stakeholders, and external partners.
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, timelines, and reporting dashboards.
• Support policy development, security controls, and compliance documentation.
• Track progress against security initiatives, SLAs, and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate meetings, status reviews, and executive-level briefings.
• Identify gaps, risks, and dependencies across cybersecurity workflows.
• Support incident-response coordination and post-incident program updates.
• Ensure alignment with frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS, and enterprise risk standards.
• Contribute to Apogee's integrated risk practice through structured analysis and clear documentation.

Skills

Program management

GRC

Security frameworks

Job description

Apogee Global RMS is seeking a Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead and mature client-facing security programs at the intersection of cybersecurity operations, risk management, governance, and executive communication.

You will oversee initiatives, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure program alignment with risk, compliance, and business priorities, working directly with senior leadership to strengthen client security postures through disciplined program management.