Program Manager (NOC/SOC) - TOP SECRET Clearance

NTT DATA, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA Federal Services is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead delivery of the NOSC Network, Cloud, and Cybersecurity Services program for a federal client in Springfield, Virginia. The role oversees overall performance, customer relationships, staffing, financials, risk and cross-workstream integration.

The PM will coordinate a senior management team across cybersecurity, network, cloud/platform, service management, and transition activities, ensuring on-site delivery with some travel as

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of cybersecurity management experience in contracts/programs of similar size, scope, and complexity.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading technical and management teams in a complex IT, cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, NOC/SOC, or managed-services environment.
• Current PMP and CISSP certifications.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain/maintain SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Own overall program performance across cost, schedule, quality, staffing, risk, and customer commitments.
• Serve as the primary senior contractor interface to client leadership and lead program reviews, executive communications, and issue resolution.
• Lead an integrated management team spanning cybersecurity, network, cloud/platform, service management, field engineering, and transition activities.
• Oversee staffing, subcontractor performance, recruiting/retention, workforce continuity, and resource alignment.
• Manage program financial performance, forecasting, reporting, and task-order visibility.
• Provide executive oversight of major incidents, service-performance issues, transition activities, and continuous improvement.
• Work is expected to be primarily onsite at client facilities, with travel to supported locations as needed. The PM should be available for senior escalations outside normal business hours when mission conditions require it; this is not a 24x7 shift position.

Skills

Cybersecurity management

PMP certification

CISSP certification

Top Secret Clearance

Job description

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Date: Sep 25, 2026

Location: Springfield, VA, US

Company: NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization,

We are currently seeking a Program Manager (NOC/SOC) - TOP SECRET Clearance to join our team in Springfield, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

Job Summary:

NTT DATA Federal Services is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead delivery of the agency's Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) Network, Cloud, and Cybersecurity Services program. This person will be accountable for overall program performance, customer relationships, staffing, financial performance, risk, and integrated delivery across cybersecurity, network, cloud, and service-management workstreams.

Job Duties:

• Own overall program performance across cost, schedule, quality, staffing, risk, and customer commitments.
• Serve as the primary senior contractor interface to client leadership and lead program reviews, executive communications, and issue resolution.
• Lead an integrated management team spanning cybersecurity, network, cloud/platform, service management, field engineering, and transition activities.
• Oversee staffing, subcontractor performance, recruiting/retention, workforce continuity, and resource alignment.
• Manage program financial performance, forecasting, reporting, and task-order visibility.
• Provide executive oversight of major incidents, service-performance issues, transition activities, and continuous improvement.
• Work is expected to be primarily onsite at client facilities, with travel to supported locations as needed. The PM should be available for senior escalations outside normal business hours when mission conditions require it; this is not a 24x7 shift position.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 12 years of cybersecurity management experience, including management of contracts or programs of similar size, scope, and complexity.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading technical and management teams in a complex IT, cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, NOC/SOC, or managed-services environment.
• Current PMP and CISSP certifications.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain/maintain SCI access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading large Federal civilian IT or cybersecurity programs.
• Experience managing 24x7 operational services, incident escalation, service levels, and continuity requirements.
• Experience with ITIL-based service management, transition/stabilization, or continuous service improvement.
• Prior DHS or homeland-security mission experience.

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $135,878 - $226,462. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners.NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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