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Contract Security Program Manager Jobs in Illinois

blueStone

IT Security Program Manager

Chicago, IL

Provide guidance to and interpret results from security compliance and monitoring systems for other managers, auditors and executives. Defines, identifies and classifies critical information assets ...

TEKsystems

Program Manager Security

Chicago, IL

$85 - $95/hr

Skills Security, Program management, Project management, information security, MRA, MRIA ... Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Chicago ...

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TEKsystems

Program Manager Security

Chicago, IL

$85 - $95/hr

Skills Security, Program management, Project management, information security, MRA, MRIA ... Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Chicago ...

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Program Manager, Physical Security

Chicago, IL · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

The Role As a Program Manager, Physical Security you will be responsible for designing and deploying security and surveillance technology programs such as CCTV, access control, and alarm systems ...

Constellis

Program Manager

Chicago, IL

Serve as a primary liaison with the TR regarding operational and contract performance matters ... Investigations involving Laboratory systems, site access controls, security systems, or potential ...

Constellis

Program Manager

Elk Grove Village, IL · On-site

Serve as a primary liaison with the TR regarding operational and contract performance matters ... Investigations involving Laboratory systems, site access controls, security systems, or potential ...

Tricentis

Program Manager

Virginia, IL

The Team The Security Program Management role is a force multiplier for the Infosec organization; we partner closely with engineering teams across Tricentis to deliver impactful and scalable security ...

Foxhole Technology

Program Manager

Chicago, IL

Based on Contract Award Foxhole Technology provides robust cybersecurity and IT support ... A recognized leader in navigating technology and security challenges, Foxhole delivers mission ...

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Akicita Federal, LLC

Program Manger

Dekalb, IL · On-site

$140K - $145K/yr

On-site - DeKalb or Urbana, IL About the Role We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead ... security (background investigations, FISMA/NIST), labor (Service Contract Act), and contract ...

Securitas Services

Program Director

Chicago, IL

Program Director JOB SUMMARY: The Global Clients Americas (GCA) Program Director serves as a ... guard services and security technology deployments. Manages contract compliance, document ...

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What is the difference between Contract Security Program Manager vs Security Analyst?

AspectContract Security Program ManagerSecurity Analyst
CredentialsSecurity certifications (CSP, CISSP), project management experienceSecurity certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP), technical skills
Work EnvironmentOversees security programs, manages teams, coordinates with vendorsMonitors security systems, analyzes threats, reports findings
Employer & IndustryGovernment, corporate, defense sectorsIT firms, corporate security teams, government agencies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding program management vs technical analysis

The Contract Security Program Manager focuses on managing security programs, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance across projects. In contrast, a Security Analyst primarily conducts technical threat analysis, monitors security systems, and responds to incidents. Both roles require security certifications and are vital in safeguarding organizational assets, but they differ in scope and daily responsibilities.

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IT Security Program Manager

blueStone

Chicago, IL

Contractor

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Company Description

blueStone Executive Search has a distinct focus on recruiting IT professionals with an emphasis on the areas of leadership, business transformation and enterprise.

Job Description

Provide multi-system security software administration support.  Design, implement and refine security monitoring applications and processes and security testing methodologies.  Assess and recommend appropriate tools and techniques, including single sign-on, identify management and firewalls.  Provide guidance to and interpret results from security compliance and monitoring systems for other managers, auditors and executives.

Defines, identifies and classifies critical information assets, assesses threats and vulnerabilities regarding those assets and implements safeguard recommendations.
Monitor Security Systems and Services:
Outside services for vulnerability and malicious activity alerts
Internal suspicious activity event monitoring.
Execute risk assessments throughout the IT environment, including evaluation of effective controls within the application, remote access, mainframe, mid-range, distributed system and network environments.   Assists internal audit department in the development of appropriate criteria needed to assess the compliance of security standards by new and existing personnel, applications, IT infrastructure.  Actively execute and, where appropriate, monitor remediation efforts of vulnerabilities and process deficiencies identified during vulnerability scanning, risk assessments and audit testing.
Serves as the enterprise focal point for computer security incident response planning, execution and awareness.
Develop, implement and manage the overall enterprise policies and processes for technical and physical risk management and associated architecture working with various IT, facilities and business managers. Control and maintain the information security policy exception process, including the initial evaluation of exception requests, assisting in defining appropriate mitigating controls and providing recommendations to the Director of Infrastructure and Security regarding the exception.  
Maintain an exceptions database and actively monitoring exception inventory.
Function as team leader capable of managing 3-7 team members during security related incidents.
Reinforce information security awareness and provide security training.
Evaluates suspected security breaches and recommends corrective and preventative action.
Extensive experience in deploying and maintaining eTrust Security Command Center, Audit, Access Control, Admin and eSSO software (CA Computer Associates)
Proven Design and implementation of Identity Management solutions
Experience in defining enterprise-level security practices
Experience with LDAP Integration
Strong knowledge of Windows server operating systems
Working knowledge of UNIX (several versions)  
Project management skills
Technical infrastructure and product management skills
Business systems analysis skills
Leadership skills
Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley regulatory requirements
Knowledge of the COBIT framework

Qualifications
    • Possesses working knowledge of specialized PC applications
    • Coordinates the work of others and completes similar work of others
    • Knows and applies fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of a particular filed
    • Is required to understand how improving personal efficiency while maintaining quality, impacts the cost effectiveness of team. Also recognizes the impact of scope changes and escalates to the appropriate next level of management
    • Relies upon data, own experiences, other's perspectives, and a clear process when evaluating course of action and making recommendations and decisions
    • Interprets situations not outlined in procedures; escalates policy related issues
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