Assistant Cybersecurity Program Manager Jobs in New Jersey

Job Summary:
Gellert Global Group is a leading North American food importing company with over 100 years of experience. They are seeking an IT Cybersecurity Architect to lead the organization's cybersecurity program, manage security operations, and drive governance and risk management initiatives.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the organization’s cybersecurity program, including threat management, risk mitigation, and security operations.
• Define and execute cybersecurity strategy aligned with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Oversee governance, assurance, and data loss prevention (DLP) initiatives across the enterprise.
• Manage and develop internal cybersecurity talent while coordinating offshore and managed service providers.
• Oversee the monitoring, triage, and resolution of security alerts and incidents to minimize business impact.
• Lead incident response activities, including escalation management, root cause analysis, and remediation.
• Ensure 24/7 readiness through effective coordination with managed security service providers.
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and lead tabletop exercises.
• Identify and assess cybersecurity risks and implement proactive controls to reduce exposure.
• Drive continuous improvement of security processes, runbooks, and documentation.
• Lead vulnerability management, penetration testing, and remediation efforts.
• Champion adoption of new security technologies and automation to enhance coverage and efficiency.
• Partner with IT teams, business units, and executive leadership to promote a strong security culture.
• Communicate security risks, incidents, and program progress clearly to stakeholders.
• Support user awareness and training initiatives to strengthen organizational cybersecurity readiness.
• Collaborate on enterprise-wide initiatives, including cloud, infrastructure, and application security.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience managing or mentoring cybersecurity teams and working with external service providers.
• Strong hands-on experience with security technologies, including: Identity and access management (MFA, Security Key, Entra ID or equivalent), Endpoint detection and response (EDR/EPP), Security awareness platforms (e.g., KnowBe4), SIEM/SOAR solutions (e.g., Splunk), Vulnerability management tools (e.g., Rapid7), Email security gateways (e.g., Proofpoint), Patch management solutions (e.g., ConnectWise), Password Management (e.g., Bitwarden), Microsoft Defender security suite or similar platforms, Microsoft Purview and DLP, Microsoft Agent365.
• Solid understanding of cloud and infrastructure environments (Azure, AWS, Cisco, Microsoft ecosystem, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (AD, DNS, LDAP, SMTP, FTP, etc.).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance standards (PCI, SOX, privacy laws).
• Experience managing annual penetration testing and remediation programs.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level communication.
• Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments and make timely, informed decisions.
• Strong organizational mindset with attention to quality, scalability, and continuous improvement.
• CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, or equivalent certifications.
• Ability to support after-hours incident response and critical security events as needed.
• Flexibility to work across time zones and support business continuity requirements.
• Commitment to building a culture of security and accountability across the organization.
Preferred:
• 7+ years of experience in IT Cybersecurity, with progressive responsibility and function lead experience preferred.
Company:
The Gellert Global Group is one of the largest and most established food importers in the U.S. Founded in 1945, the company is headquartered in Elizabeth, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.