Technical Program Manager Cybersecurity Jobs in Washington, DC

Job Summary:
Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Technical Program Manager to support KDS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This role requires an experienced individual with a strong cybersecurity background to lead complex technical programs and initiatives, ensuring successful program outcomes while managing multiple concurrent programs.
Responsibilities:
• Lead end-to-end program management for multiple concurrent technical programs involving cybersecurity implementations, infrastructure upgrades, and security compliance initiatives.
• Develop comprehensive program plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, risk management, and quality assurance strategies
• Facilitate regular program reviews, status meetings, and executive briefings to communicate program health, risks, and accomplishments
• Coordinate with technical leads, security architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful delivery
• Manage program budgets, track expenditures, and forecast financial needs across program lifecycles
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues, escalating critical items to leadership as appropriate
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure program success and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP, FISMA, RMF)
• Facilitate change management processes and communicate impacts to stakeholders
• Lead vendor management activities including coordination, performance monitoring, and contract compliance
• Drive Agile and traditional project management methodologies as appropriate for program needs
• Mentor junior program managers and team members on best practices in program management and cybersecurity
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related technical field from an accredited college or university
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI
• 8+ years of technical program or project management experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity domains (e.g., security operations, security architecture, compliance, risk management, or security engineering)
• Experience managing programs valued at $5M+ with distributed teams
• Active or ability to obtain required security clearance (Secret or higher preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies and Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• Strong technical understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies including network security, application security, cloud security, and identity management
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls
• Experience with federal compliance requirements including FedRAMP, FISMA, and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Proficiency with program management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to decision making
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements in fast-paced environments
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies
• Financial acumen including budget development, forecasting, and earned value management (EVM)
• Strong leadership skills with ability to influence without direct authority
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work effectively in virtual/distributed team environments
• This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.
Preferred:
• Master's degree in related technical or business field
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, or other relevant cybersecurity certifications
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Program Consultant certification
• Experience with federal government contracts and compliance requirements
• ITIL Foundation or higher certification
• Experience leading Zero Trust Architecture implementations or other modern security initiatives
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline security
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security services
• Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) or Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) implementations
• Understanding of security assessment and authorization processes
• Experience managing security incident response programs or security operations center (SOC) initiatives
• Background in vulnerability management and penetration testing programs
• Experience with identity and access management (IAM) implementations
• Knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Demonstrated thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, or community involvement
• Experience working in highly regulated industries (government, healthcare, finance)
• Six Sigma or Lean certification
Company:
Koniag Government Services is a Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government. Founded in 1971, the company is headquartered in Chantilly, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.