Cybersecurity Program Manager

Testpros; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

Testpros is looking for a Cybersecurity Program Manager located in Washington, DC. This role involves overseeing federal cybersecurity programs, managing technical teams, and ensuring compliance with security requirements.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience, a strong background in risk management, and excellent leadership skills. Testpros offers competitive salaries along with benefits including insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience managing federal cybersecurity programs.
• Active Secret clearance or higher is required.
• Experience managing teams supporting federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage cybersecurity programs for federal customers.
• Oversee contract execution and ensure compliance.
• Facilitate executive briefings and provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

Leading teams

Compliance knowledge

Risk management

Budget management

Cybersecurity operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

NIST 800-53

Tenable/Nessus

Splunk

Job description

TestPros delivers innovative independent IT assessment solutions to critical challenges facing the nation and the world. We support the U.S. Federal Government and Commercial clients within the continental USA. TestPros is dedicated to making lives better, safer and more secure.

Start: Future projects late 2026 or 2027 (not an immediate job opening)

Overview

The Cybersecurity Program Manager is responsible for managing the execution of federal cybersecurity programs and contracts, overseeing technical teams, ensuring compliance with federal security requirements, and serving as the primary interface with government customers. The Program Manager provides leadership across cybersecurity operations, risk management, compliance initiatives, vulnerability management, security engineering, and continuous monitoring efforts while ensuring contract performance, schedule, quality, and budget objectives are met.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders and contracting officers.
• Manage cybersecurity programs supporting federal civilian, DoD, or Intelligence Community customers.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams consisting of ISSOs, ISSMs, Security Engineers, RMF Analysts, SOC Analysts, and Cybersecurity Specialists.
• Oversee contract execution, staffing, financial performance, deliverables, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements, including:
  • FISMA
  • NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • NIST 800-53
  • FedRAMP
  • DHS CDM
  • DoD Cybersecurity Policies (when applicable)
• Direct Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities and continuous monitoring efforts.
• Manage vulnerability assessment and remediation programs utilizing tools such as Tenable/Nessus, ACAS, Qualys, Rapid7, and Splunk.
• Oversee cybersecurity audits, inspections, and assessments.
• Develop and maintain program management plans, schedules, risk registers, and status reports.
• Monitor program risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support proposal development, staffing plans, transition activities, and business growth initiatives.
• Facilitate executive briefings and provide strategic recommendations to government leadership.
• Ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs), contract deliverables, and performance metrics are achieved.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience managing federal cybersecurity programs and contracts.
• Experience managing teams supporting federal agencies, DoD, or Intelligence Community organizations.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing:
  • RMF implementation
  • ATO packages
  • Continuous Monitoring Programs
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Security Compliance Assessments
  • Incident Response Activities
• Strong knowledge of:
  • NIST 800-53
  • NIST 800-37
  • FISMA
  • FedRAMP
  • DHS and DoD cybersecurity requirements
• Experience managing contract budgets, staffing, subcontractors, and customer relationships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and executive briefing skills.
• Active Secret clearance or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification.
• CISSP, CISM, CAP, GSLC, or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
• Experience supporting DHS, CISA, CBP, FEMA, VA, HHS, Treasury, DOJ, or DoD customers.
• Experience leading Security Operations Centers (SOC) or enterprise cybersecurity programs.
• Knowledge of cloud security architectures within AWS, Azure, and GovCloud environments.
• Secret, Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Skills

• Federal Contract Program Management
• Cybersecurity Operations
• Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Security Compliance & Governance
• Vulnerability Management
• Security Engineering
• Cloud Security
• Continuous Monitoring
• Budget & Resource Management
• Executive Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership & Mentoring

Teams You May Support

• Security Operations Centers (SOC)
• Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Programs
• Enterprise Cybersecurity Services
• FISMA Compliance Programs
• Cloud Security Initiatives
• Zero Trust Implementations
• Vulnerability Management Programs
• Security Engineering and Architecture Projects

Typical Federal Customers

DHS, DoD, VA, HHS, Treasury, and other civilian federal agencies.

Salary Range

$160,000 - $230,000+. This range represents a good‑faith estimate and is not a guarantee; final compensation is determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, and government contract labor rate requirements and may fall outside the stated range.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TestPros is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non‑merit factor.

Offer Considerations

TestPros considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Federal Compliance

As a federal contractor, TestPros is subject to all federal and state mandates and/or other customer requirements.

Benefits

TestPros offers a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, opportunities for professional growth, cell phone discounts, and much more! All benefits are per TestPros current policies and are subject to change without notice. Benefits are available to full‑time employees.