Senior Technical Project Manager - Active TS/SCI

GuidePoint Security, LLC; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical insurance options

Flexible Time Off

Phone & internet allowance

Retirement plan

Pet benefit

Job summary

GuidePoint Security, LLC seeks a Senior Technical Project Manager to oversee federal cybersecurity engineering contracts. You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage complex security initiatives, and ensure successful delivery across SIEM/SOAR, IAM, endpoint, cloud and network security efforts.

You will interface with C‑suite, CISOs and compliance staff, driving projects within a dynamic federal environment and aligning security outcomes with program goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of direct Project Management experience.
• 5+ years managing a technical cybersecurity team.
• 5+ years in programs with 10+ people and in public sector/DOD/IC contracts.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cybersecurity engineers delivering projects using established PM methodologies.
• Design and implement global technologies to meet business needs and manage deployment priorities.
• Coordinate business requirements across regional partners and document system configurations.
• Direct rollout of new functionality including SOPs, workflows, training, and post-launch support.
• Develop metrics and reporting to track progress, ROI, budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain contract and project plans, resource needs, schedules and timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Time management

Cross-functional coordination

Problem solving

Education

BS in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

PMP Certification

Security+ Certification

ITIL Foundations

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Jira

Confluence

Job description

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation's top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

Senior Technical Project Manager

Contracts awaiting on Final Award from government Procurement. Pipeline estimate 60 - 90 days. MUST have active TS/SCI clearance

General Description

We are looking for a skilled Senior Technical Cyber Security Project Manager to support project management and daily operational duties of overseeing of a professional services cybersecurity engineering contract which GuidePoint Security is providing to a federal customer.

The Senior Technical Project Manager will be required to demonstrate exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills to drive cross-functional teams and manage complex security initiatives. The position provides project management oversight for the following cybersecurity services: SIEM & SOAR; Asset & Data Security; SOC Services; Cloud & Network Security; Identity & Access Management; OT & IT Security; and comprehensive, tailored and adaptable Security Engineering Solutions.

About the Federal Region

GuidePoint Security is the trusted partner that defense and civilian government agencies rely on to lead their cybersecurity efforts and protect their organizations. We help solve their most complex security challenges, mature security architectures, and proactively reduce risk. Our purpose-built solutions ensure compliance, safeguard critical assets, and align security with organizational objectives. Backed by deep expertise, strong partnerships, and advanced technologies, we deliver scalable, adaptive capabilities that evolve with the threat landscape so Federal agencies can lead with confidence and protect what's next.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Leadership - Lead a team of cyber security engineers delivering cybersecurity projects using established project management methodologies, define project scope, cost, success criteria, dependencies, assumptions, and constraints with stakeholders
• Deliver Solutions - Design and implement global technologies and services to meet the Federal Region's business needs; manage development teams on system design and gap analysis, in addition to prioritization of critical strategic components of the deployments.
• Business Requirements - Coordinate the collection of business requirements across multiple regional partners, including the documentation of system configuration and integration specifications, test plans and use cases.
• Implementation - Direct the rollout of new and existing functionality to multiple agencies including delivery of standard operating procedures, workflow diagrams, training materials and post-launch support resources.
• Measurement - Develop measures to define progress and success; establish ongoing reporting requirements and key performance indicators for confirming return on investment; maintain project budgets and forecasts.
• Project Management - Develop and maintain contract management plans, project plans, identify resource needs, and manage project schedule and budget; collaborate effectively across teams to define strategy, goals, and commitment to timelines and deliverables.
• Developing Team Capabilities - Work at an individual and team level to develop project growth and opportunities beyond initial project scope.
• Communication - Own all project communications to project members and stakeholders on progress, issues, and risks including regular status updates and periodic white paper analysis; ability to brief C-suite executives, CISOs, security analysts, and compliance officers.

Required Experience and Education

• MUST have an active TS/SCI clearance for consideration
• Years in Industry: 7+ years of direct Project Management experience.
• 5+ years of managing a technical team focused on Cyber Security or Operations; working directly on security products like (SIEM/SOAR, IAM, endpoint protection, or cloud security.)
• 5+ years of experience managing a Program with over 10 people
• 5+ years of experience in public sector/DOD/IC contract management
• A BS degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent hands-on experience in software engineering or IT infrastructure.
• Required Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Required Security+ Certification
• Knowledge and awareness of the certification in the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework standards for information technology (IT) infrastructure, development, and operations
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership, communication, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office/Microsoft Project/Atlassian Jira/Atlassian Confluence

Preferred Experience and Education

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM)
• Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)
• ITIL 4 Foundations Certification or equivalent

Travel Requirements:

• Hybrid staffing model - expect 50% onsite within 50 miles of the National Capitol Region

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work
• Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• Required to have close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• If you have additional physical requirements/changes, please discuss with HR first

"Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information".

We use Greenhouse Software as our applicant tracking system and Zoom Scheduler for HR screen request scheduling. At times, your email may block our communication with you. Please be sure to check your SPAM folder so that you don't miss updates on your application.

Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,300 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 6,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company's success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation. Some added perks....

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option