Program Manager for Departmentwide Cyber Security Services

Peraton has an immediate need for a Technical Cybersecurity Program Manager. This is a Hybrid position- occasional telework. The qualified candidate must be local to the DMV ( DC, MD, & VA ) area.

As a Program Manager for a Cyber Security Program, the candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the contract including staffing, financial management, as well as technical and programmatic reporting. He/she will be responsible for overseeing employees and subcontractors. A familiarity with and ability to manage LOE and completion contract types is key as well as a basic understanding of cost reimbursable contracts. Candidate will direct the work of employees and subcontractors assigned to the program from the technical and administrative areas and provides leadership and mentoring to the team. The candidate is expected to work seamlessly with the COTR and key customer decision makers to maintain the technical/cost/schedule baseline and generate deliverables. The Program Manager/Task Order Lead will work with the customer to define tasks and set expectations.

Responsible for the successful technical, schedule, and cost performance of a major program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures, and guidelines. Prepare Staffing Plans, including skill and labor mix, to support contract operations. May be responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff. Assign staff and provide technical direction as necessary to complete task. Monitor contract, subcontract, and funding; prepare forecasts of program financial performance. Develop and deliver required contract, departmental, project and/or financial reports. Assist new staff members in starting work on new tasks. Coordinate with Security on crossover and orientation and provide time and attendance instructions and assistance as needed.


What you will do:

Resource should have significant experience managing technical programs (ideally Cybersecurity) in a large IT enterprise.
• Manage / plan work for multiple teams:
• Drive weekly sprints; define quarterly/annual goals.
• Define and develop metrics to measure key indicators including value, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Experience transitioning projects/services into on-going operational modes.
• Prepare justifications and business cases for recommendations on Cybersecurity initiatives.
• Make recommendations of staffing and quality improvement initiatives.
• Exceptional communications, both oral and written.
• Develop and present program status/ metrics to management.
• Identify roadblocks and propose effective solutions.
• Ability to positively influence peer organization and key stakeholders.
• Technical background and experience with boundary and end-point protection services such as Intrusion prevention (network and host based), Firewalls, Anti-virus, email security, and Web application security

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Management (IM), Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent with 8 years of technical experience, 6 years' experience in IT Security at senior management or a BS Computer Science, Information Management (IM), Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent and 12 years with 8 years at senior levels equivalent
• A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (or equivalent)
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 4 Foundation
• 4 years of experience in cybersecurity OR 6 years of documented cybersecurity project management experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading people and teams.
• Strong understanding of Cyber and IT security risks, threats and prevention measures.
• Solid experience in secure system architecture and infrastructure design and development skills.
• Good understanding of security standards and best practices.
• Strong risk assessment and management skills.
• Extensive understanding of networking and network security.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant security tools and products.
• Solid project management skills.
• Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder- must have 3 years of US Residency on the Green Card
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required agency clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active MBI clearance

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.