Project Lead (Enterprise Security)

Oakridge Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 137,760 - 206,640; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a seasoned Program Director/Project Lead to spearhead an enterprise security initiative in New York. This role demands strategic leadership and hands-on program management to enhance technology and processes across a large academic environment. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in technology/security programs and a strong grasp of enterprise security frameworks. Competitive pay ranging from $100.00/hr to $150.00/hr is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading technology/security programs in complex organizations.
• Track record in strategic program leadership and project management.
• Expertise in enterprise security initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise-wide security initiatives across various domains.
• Provide strategic direction and long-term planning.
• Perform gap analyses and provide remediation recommendations.

Skills

Leadership in enterprise-wide technology/security programs

Project management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)

Cloud Security expertise (M365, Azure, AWS, GCP)

Job description

This range is provided by Oakridge Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100.00/hr - $150.00/hr

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Technical Recruitment at Oakridge Staffing

University is seeking a seasoned Program Director/Project Lead to spearhead a comprehensive enterprise security initiative. This role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on program management to drive multiple workstreams focused on strengthening technology, processes, practices, and policies across a large, complex academic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as both a strategic director and hands-on lead for enterprise-wide security initiatives across infrastructure, applications, data, identity, processes, and governance.
• Provide program-level direction and long-term strategic planning (6+ months), including milestone-driven execution (e.g., 30/60/90-day goals) with measurable outcomes and progress tracking.
• Perform gap analyses and deliver actionable remediation recommendations
• Drive multi-phase initiatives (technical, process, organizational) to strengthen enterprise security posture and ensure sustainable resilience
• Coordinate closely with external partners (security vendors, legal advisors, consultants) to ensure cohesive strategy and execution.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience leading enterprise-wide technology/security programs, ideally in complex, decentralized organizations.
• Demonstrated track record in both strategic program leadership (director-level) and hands-on project management.
• Expertise in enterprise security initiatives across all layers of technology and operations.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, able to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).
• Strong understanding of on-premise data center and hosting environments.
• Strong understanding of Cloud Security (M365, Azure, AWS, GCP) and endpoint management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, research institutions, or other highly decentralized environments.
• Familiarity with IT risk management, compliance frameworks, and regulatory standards.
• Experience coordinating with external law firms, consultants, or third-party vendors in security engagements.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Higher Education

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