Strategic Information Security Program Lead

Irow9; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

iROW9 Inc. in Minnesota is seeking an Information Security Program Manager to lead multiple security teams including SOC, architecture & engineering, governance & compliance, and security awareness & training.

This role oversees strategic planning, budgets, staffing, performance management, security initiatives, and vendor coordination. You will drive strategic planning, budgets, staffing, performance management, and vendor coordination, reporting program status to leadership and

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.

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

Skills

Security leadership

SOC management

Budgeting & planning

Staff coaching & performance

Vendor management

Governance & compliance

Security architecture & engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree + 7+ years experience

Job description

iROW9 Inc. in Minnesota is seeking an Information Security Program Manager to lead multiple security teams including SOC, architecture & engineering, governance & compliance, and security awareness & training.

This role oversees strategic planning, budgets, staffing, performance management, security initiatives, and vendor coordination. You will drive strategic planning, budgets, staffing, performance management, and vendor coordination, reporting program status to leadership and