Cybersecurity Program Manager

Start: Future projects late 2026 or 2027 (not an immediate job opening)

Overview

The Cybersecurity Program Manager is responsible for managing the execution of federal cybersecurity programs and contracts, overseeing technical teams, ensuring compliance with federal security requirements, and serving as the primary interface with government customers. The Program Manager provides leadership across cybersecurity operations, risk management, compliance initiatives, vulnerability management, security engineering, and continuous monitoring efforts while ensuring contract performance, schedule, quality, and budget objectives are met.
Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders and contracting officers.
• Manage cybersecurity programs supporting federal civilian, DoD, or Intelligence Community customers.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams consisting of ISSOs, ISSMs, Security Engineers, RMF Analysts, SOC Analysts, and Cybersecurity Specialists.
• Oversee contract execution, staffing, financial performance, deliverables, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements, including:
  • FISMA
  • NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • NIST 800-53
  • FedRAMP
  • DHS CDM
  • DoD Cybersecurity Policies (when applicable)
• Direct Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities and continuous monitoring efforts.
• Manage vulnerability assessment and remediation programs utilizing tools such as Tenable/Nessus, ACAS, Qualys, Rapid7, and Splunk.
• Oversee cybersecurity audits, inspections, and assessments.
• Develop and maintain program management plans, schedules, risk registers, and status reports.
• Monitor program risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support proposal development, staffing plans, transition activities, and business growth initiatives.
• Facilitate executive briefings and provide strategic recommendations to government leadership.
• Ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs), contract deliverables, and performance metrics are achieved.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience managing federal cybersecurity programs and contracts.
• Experience managing teams supporting federal agencies, DoD, or Intelligence Community organizations.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing:
  • RMF implementation
  • ATO packages
  • Continuous Monitoring Programs
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Security Compliance Assessments
  • Incident Response Activities
• Strong knowledge of:
  • NIST 800-53
  • NIST 800-37
  • FISMA
  • FedRAMP
  • DHS and DoD cybersecurity requirements
• Experience managing contract budgets, staffing, subcontractors, and customer relationships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and executive briefing skills.
• Active Secret clearance or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification.
• CISSP, CISM, CAP, GSLC, or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
• Experience supporting DHS, CISA, CBP, FEMA, VA, HHS, Treasury, DOJ, or DoD customers.
• Experience leading Security Operations Centers (SOC) or enterprise cybersecurity programs.
• Knowledge of cloud security architectures within AWS, Azure, and GovCloud environments.
• Secret, Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Skills

• Federal Contract Program Management
• Cybersecurity Operations
• Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Security Compliance & Governance
• Vulnerability Management
• Security Engineering
• Cloud Security
• Continuous Monitoring
• Budget & Resource Management
• Executive Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership & Mentoring

The Cybersecurity Program Manager may oversee teams supporting:

• Security Operations Centers (SOC)
• Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Programs
• Enterprise Cybersecurity Services
• FISMA Compliance Programs
• Cloud Security Initiatives
• Zero Trust Implementations
• Vulnerability Management Programs
• Security Engineering and Architecture Projects

Typical Federal Customers:DHS, DoD, VA, HHS, Treasury, and other civilian federal agencies.

Salary Range: $160,000 - $230,000+ This range represents a good-faith estimate and is not a guarantee; final compensation is determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, and government contract labor rate requirements and may fall outside the stated range.

Benefits
TestPros offers a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, opportunities for professional growth, cell phone discounts, and much more! All benefits are per TestPros current policies and are subject to change without notice. Benefits are available to full-time employees.