Information Security Program Manager

iROW9 INC; Minnesota; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

iROW9 INC is seeking an Information Security Program Manager in Minnesota to lead multiple security teams including SOC, governance, and security awareness initiatives. You will drive strategic planning, budgets, staffing, and vendor coordination while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience, plus CISSP/CISA/CISM or equivalent certifications, and strong governance and cybersecurity expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 7+ years of experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing staff.
• CISSP, CISA, or equivalent
• ISACA CGEIT and CISM certifications
• Experience with frameworks and standards such as NIST, CJIS, HIPAA, ISO, GDPR, and FISMA
• Strong IT governance systems experience
• Cybersecurity, risk frameworks, and compliance experience

Responsibilities

• Manage SOC, Security Architecture & Engineering, Governance & Compliance, and Security Awareness & Training teams
• Develop strategic plans, operating and capital budgets, goals, and priorities
• Lead hiring, workforce planning, coaching, and performance management
• Oversee software/hardware selection and implementation for security programs
• Coordinate policies, standards, compliance efforts, and cross-functional security initiatives
• Track KPIs, resolve escalations, manage resources, and report status to leadership
• Prepare presentations for decision-makers and stakeholders and ensure vendor management
• Provide knowledge transfer

Skills

Staff management

Cybersecurity

Governance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISSP

CISA

CGEIT

CISM

Job description

Information Security Program Manager

Contract / Full-Time

Minnesota

Overview

The Information Security Program Manager plans, manages, and leads multiple Information Security teams including SOC, Security Architecture & Engineering, Governance & Compliance, and Security Awareness & Training. This role oversees strategic planning, budgets, staffing, performance management, security initiatives, and vendor coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Security Operations Center (SOC), Security Architecture & Engineering, Governance & Compliance, and Security Awareness & Training teams
• Develop strategic plans, operating/capital budgets, goals, and priorities
• Lead hiring, workforce planning, coaching, and performance management
• Oversee software/hardware selection and implementation for security programs
• Coordinate policies, standards, compliance efforts, and cross-functional security initiatives
• Track KPIs, resolve escalations, manage resource constraints, and report program status to leadership
• Prepare presentations for decision-makers and stakeholders and ensure effective vendor management
• Provide knowledge transfer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of experience managing staff
• Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or equivalent
• ISACA CGEIT and CISM certifications
• Experience with frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST, CJIS, HIPAA, ISO, GDPR, and FISMA
• Strong experience with IT governance systems
• Strong experience in cybersecurity, risk frameworks, and compliance