Strategic Cybersecurity Program Lead

Sprymethods; Linthicum (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Spry Methods in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead and coordinate IT and cybersecurity operations for a government-focused contractor. The role emphasizes program leadership, risk management, budgeting, and strategic alignment with enterprise security goals.

You will oversee cybersecurity risk assessments, audits, incident response, and third-party vendor security while coordinating across technical teams and reporting to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Five+ years leading IT programs and security initiatives.
• Experience implementing cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple teams and contractors.
• Strong written and verbal communication with executives and government stakeholders.
• DoD DoD cyber operations experience or exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide management of contractor and subcontractor personnel.
• Serve as primary contractor point of contact for CODE activities.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders and contractor teams.
• Track requirements, activities, risks, schedules, and performance.
• Ensure quality and compliance with program requirements.
• Coordinate tasks to prevent resource conflicts across teams.
• Support IT strategic planning, budgeting, and investment management.
• Implement cybersecurity frameworks and assess risks.
• Coordinate security audits and track corrective actions.
• Lead crisis-response activities during significant incidents.
• Oversee third-party security vendors and acquisitions.

Skills

IT leadership

Strategic planning

Cybersecurity frameworks

DoD RMF

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Program management

Job description

Spry Methods in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead and coordinate IT and cybersecurity operations for a government-focused contractor. The role emphasizes program leadership, risk management, budgeting, and strategic alignment with enterprise security goals.

You will oversee cybersecurity risk assessments, audits, incident response, and third-party vendor security while coordinating across technical teams and reporting to senior stakeholders.