Cybersecurity Program Manager (PgM) & Incident Response (IR) Lead

ShorePoint; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 144 hours

11 holidays

Health insurance 85% covered

401k

Continued education

Certifications reimbursement

Job summary

ShorePoint is seeking a Cybersecurity Program Manager (PgM) & Incident Response Lead to oversee enterprise cybersecurity services for IT and OT environments in Albuquerque, NM. The role demands federal cybersecurity program leadership, IR urgency, and governance development to support secure mission operations.

You will coordinate matrixed teams, interface with government stakeholders, ensure RMF compliance, POA&M management, and deliver high-quality outputs under contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; a postgraduate degree may substitute for 6 years of experience.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity task area activities across governance, RMF, IR, threat hunting, engineering and training.
• Interface with government stakeholders, system owners, ISSMs and mission partners.
• Oversee IR coordination, escalation, reporting and corrective actions.
• Direct cross-functional teams to align with federal and agency requirements.
• Develop integrated, cost-effective cybersecurity strategies and metrics.
• Ensure deliverables meet contract requirements and quality standards.

Skills

Federal cybersecurity

IR management

Cross-functional leadership

RMF governance

Stakeholder management

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree substitution for experience

Job description

Who we are:

ShorePoint is a fast-growing, industry recognized and award-winning cybersecurity services firm with a focus on high-profile, high-threat, private and public-sector customers who demand experience and proven security models to protect their data. ShorePoint subscribes to a “work hard, play hard” mentality and celebrates individual and company successes. We are passionate about our mission and going above and beyond to deliver for our customers. We are equally passionate about an environment that supports creativity, accountability, diversity, inclusion and a focus on giving back to our community.

The Perks:

As recognized members of the Cyber Elite, we work together in partnership to defend our nation’s critical infrastructure while building meaningful and exciting career development opportunities in a culture tailored to the individuals technical and professional growth. We are committed to the belief that our team members do their best work when they are happy and well cared for. In support of this philosophy, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including major carriers for health care providers.

• 144 hours of PTO


• 11 holidays


• 85% of insurance premium covered


• 401k


• continued education


• certifications maintenance and reimbursement


• and more.

Who we’re looking for:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Program Manager (PgM) & Incident Response (IR) Lead for a potential opportunity to oversee delivery of enterprise cybersecurity services across Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep experience in federal cybersecurity program management, IR leadership, cross‑functional team coordination and development of governance processes that support secure and resilient mission operations. The Cybersecurity PgM & IR Lead role requires strong verbal and written communication across all levels of the organization, from operational staff to senior government leadership, as well as the ability to lead in dynamic, high‑visibility environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development and culture of an exciting and fast‑growing company in the cybersecurity market. Employment for this position is dependent on the successful award of the contract.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead overall execution of cybersecurity task area activities across governance, Risk Management Framework (RMF), IR, threat hunting, engineering and training, applying strategic security principles to ensure mission resiliency.


• Serve as the primary interface with government stakeholders, system owners, Information System Security Managers (ISSMs) and other mission partners.


• Oversee IR coordination, escalation, reporting and follow‑through on corrective actions.


• Direct cross‑functional teams to ensure full alignment with applicable federal and agency cybersecurity requirements.


• Develop, establish and recommend integrated, cost‑effective cybersecurity strategies, operating rhythms, metrics and reporting mechanisms combining operational, administrative, procedural, technical and training measures.


• Ensure deliverables, work products and program outputs meet quality standards and contract requirements.

What you need to know:

• Strong experience in federal cybersecurity program leadership and IR management.


• Familiarity with RMF, continuous monitoring, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management and federal security compliance requirements.


• Ability to lead matrixed teams and coordinate across technical, operational and executive stakeholders.


• Ability to lead matrixed teams and coordinate across technical, operational and executive stakeholders.


• Strong analytical organizational and problem‑solving skills.


• Excellent communication, facilitation and documentation capabilities.

Must have’s:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; a postgraduate degree from an accredited university may substitute for 6 years of experience.


• 10+ years of relevant work experience.


• Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking.


• Applicants must currently be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance, in compliance with federal contract requirements.

Beneficial to have:

• Active DOE Q or equivalent DoD Top Secret clearance.

Where it’s done:

• Onsite (Albuquerque, NM).