Cybersecurity Program Manager

VHC Health; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Wellness and retirement benefits

Job summary

VHC Health in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead planning, coordination, and governance of the cybersecurity program in support of the CISO organization.

This role manages budget, vendor relationships, roadmap execution, and knowledge management, with emphasis on HIPAA, NIST CSF, CIS Controls; healthcare experience preferred.

We offer comprehensive benefits and emphasize wage transparency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in cybersecurity, IT, business, or related field.
• 5+ years leading cybersecurity or governance programs.
• Experience with budget, vendor management, and portfolio tracking.
• Strong organization, communication, and reporting skills.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST CSF, CIS Controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cybersecurity program planning, governance and roadmap execution.
• Coordinate budgeting, vendor governance and reporting to leadership.
• Ensure HIPAA, NIST CSF and CIS Controls alignment across initiatives.

Skills

Budget management

Vendor management

Project portfolio tracking

Stakeholder communication

Reporting

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Teams

Excel

PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Teams

Excel

Project management software

Job description

Purpose & Scope

The Cybersecurity Program Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and governing the cybersecurity program to ensure alignment with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and the overall security strategy. This role serves as the operational backbone of the CISO organization, providing oversight of cybersecurity initiatives, budget management, vendor governance, roadmap execution, and knowledge management.

Purpose & Scope

The Cybersecurity Program Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and governing the cybersecurity program to ensure alignment with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and the overall security strategy. This role serves as the operational backbone of the CISO organization, providing oversight of cybersecurity initiatives, budget management, vendor governance, roadmap execution, and knowledge management.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field is required.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience managing cybersecurity, technology, or governance programs is required.
• Experience with budget management, vendor management, and project portfolio tracking.
• Strong organization, communication, and reporting skills.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, and project management tools.
• Healthcare industry experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, HITRUST, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and CIS Controls is preferred.

Certification/Licensure

• PMP, PgMP, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or related certifications preferred.

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.

In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.

VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.

The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.

VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.