Cybersecurity Project Manager Lead

Evolver, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cybersecurity Project Manager Lead to drive security initiatives for federal clients. This role requires a strong technical background in cybersecurity and project management expertise. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and ensure compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing IT or cybersecurity projects and will play a critical role in mitigating cyber risks. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact the organization's security posture and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Leave

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in information security and 5 years in cybersecurity.
• Active Top Secret Clearance and relevant certifications like CISSP or PMP.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cybersecurity projects ensuring alignment with security objectives.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets for timely delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Cybersecurity

Risk Assessment

Incident Response

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

NIST Framework

ISO 27001

CIS Controls

Job description

Evolver Federal, a Converged Security Solutions company, is an information technology company serving the Federal, Commercial, and Legal markets that addresses client challenges in the present and transitions clients into the future by introducing efficient and effective IT solutions. With a dedicated focus on client satisfaction, CSS has proven its value time and time again, from managing day-to-day operations to skillfully navigating the implementation and support of new technologies. Our core competencies are infrastructure, application development, cybersecurity, cloud, end-user support, data analytics and legal services.

Evolver Federal is seeking a Cybersecurity Project Manager Lead to drive the planning, execution, and delivery of security initiatives and IT projects for a federal client. This role requires a strong technical background in cybersecurity and proven project management expertise to oversee multiple security projects, ensure alignment with organizational security goals, and mitigate cyber risks. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage project timelines and budgets, and ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage cybersecurity projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business and security objectives.


• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments to ensure timely project delivery.


• Collaborate with security engineers, analysts, IT teams, and stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables.


• Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS.


• Oversee risk management processes, identifying and mitigating security risks within project execution.


• Implement and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and project success metrics.


• Manage and optimize resource allocation, stakeholder communications, and team coordination.


• Support incident response and security improvement initiatives by integrating security controls into IT projects.


• Stay up to date on emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and project management best practices.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field


• An Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to pass a comprehensive background check


• 1 of the following Certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)


• 8 years of experience in information security


• 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT, including familiarity with security protocols, risk assessment, and threat management.


• 8 years of experience managing IT or cybersecurity projects. This includes planning, execution, and closing projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field


• An active Department of Energy Q Clearance


• Proven experience in leading teams and coordinating with various departments.


• Deep understanding of cybersecurity and project management principles.


• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to handle security incidents and vulnerabilities.


• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with other IT teams and stakeholders.

Evolver Federal is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job seekers. It is the policy of Evolver Federal not to discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic factors, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

Actual salary will depend on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, market and work location. Evolver Federal offers competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies.