Cybersecurity Project Manager

Kavyos Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kavyos Consulting in New York, NY seeks a Cybersecurity Project Manager to lead security initiatives bridging technical teams and business stakeholders. You will plan, execute, and report on complex programs spanning SOC deployments, IAM, PAM, and cloud security upgrades.

The role requires translating technical risk into executive communications, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring milestones are met while managing budgets and governance metrics.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with network security, cryptography, OS (Windows/Linux).
• Experience with Waterfall or Agile (Scrum/Kanban) for technical environments.
• PMP and security credentials such as CISSP/CISM/CISA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver security programs and initiatives.
• Track vulnerabilities and manage RAID logs in line with regulatory frameworks.
• Translate technical requirements for executives and manage third-party vendors.
• Oversee project scopes, timelines, budgets and KPI reporting.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Project methodologies

Security certifications

Job description

A Cybersecurity Project Manager leads, plans, and delivers information security and risk management initiatives, bridging the gap between technical security teams and business stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Plan and execute security programs—such as Security Operations Center (SOC) deployments, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), cloud security upgrades, and vendor risk assessments.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Track vulnerabilities, manage RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), and ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks like NIST, ISO, or NY Client.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination: Translate complex technical requirements for executive leadership, manage third-party security vendors, and hold cross-functional teams accountable to project milestones.
• Governance & Budgeting: Oversee project scopes, timelines, and budgets while establishing KPIs and executive status reporting.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Understanding: Familiarity with network security, cryptography, operating systems (Windows, Linux), PAM tools, and vulnerability management.
• Project Methodologies: Experience with traditional Waterfall or Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban) adapted for technical environments.
• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) and security credentials like CISSP, CISM, or CISA are commonly preferred