Cybersecurity Project Manager
Sierra Cybernetics is seeking an IT Cybersecurity Project Manager to assist our Port of Long Beach client.
This is a mid-senior level position to direct security projects based on the Port's specific goals and needs. In addition to developing project plans, you will supervise the work of various team members, which can include cybersecurity engineers and others dedicated to the initiative(s) being implemented.
The prospective candidate will stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and methodologies in Information Technology with a concentration in cybersecurity.
Required Knowledge and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, management information systems or equivalent.
• 3+ years working with cybersecurity in project management or lead analysis roles
• Structured project management experience in deploying security-related initiatives.
• Broad experience in computer and network systems, including IT security.
• Possess project management certifications required and any appropriate technology certifications would be desired from professional organizations.
• Very good understanding and familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (ISO, NIST, HiTrust, COBIT, MITRE, etc.)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Manage multiple projects with broad scope, ambiguity, and high degree of difficulty
2. Expert in demonstrating proficiency in a wide range of information IT security technologies, embedded security, and platforms
3. Maintain a working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and elements.
4. Understand program structure, launch plan and timing, and program ownership.
5. Work with a project team(s), overseeing the development of security systems for the protection of Port data, assets and computing environment.
6. Combine both management skills and specific security system knowledge, coordinate the security project through its progressive stages, with the goal of project completion within specified time and budget constraints.
7. Must possess certain traits, such as flexibility, assertiveness, approachability and foresight. Being able to handle stressful situations, to delegate tasks and to bring together the ideas of team members are also crucial.
8. Monitor costs and schedules while maintaining an appropriate level of quality in security system development and installation.
9. Provide updated status reports on project health, overall progress, identify and communicate any roadblocks/risks, and escalate accordingly to the project sponsor, as needed.
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