Technical Project Manager Cybersecurity

Responsibilities:

  • Drive the end-to-end delivery of security platforms that implement controls to protect our networks, servers, cloud workloads, and end-user devices.
  • Define and manage project scope, objectives, tasks, and resources, overseeing execution while managing risks and dependencies across multiple workstreams.
  • Partner with engineering, architecture, operations, and procurement teams to align workflows with deliverables.
  • Govern project risks, dependencies, and change processes, ensuring adherence to agreed timelines and budgets.
  • Provide clear, concise status updates and maintain dashboards, progress reports, and executive summaries that give leadership full visibility.

Requirements:

  • Possess a degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related fields.
  • At least 8 years of relevant experience, preferably in financial services or asset management industries, with minimum 3 years in project management roles.
  • Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and operationalizing enterprise cybersecurity platforms, including SOC tooling (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, XDR, NDR, Threat Intelligence Platforms) and vulnerability management solutions spanning attack surface assessment, vulnerability assessment, data aggregation and prioritization, threat exposure management, and attack simulation and validation.
  • Solid understanding of network security, system hardening (CIS Benchmarks), identity, and operating system internals (Windows, Linux, macOS).
  • Practical experience building automation and tooling to reduce manual toil, accelerate response, and enforce consistent controls at scale across infrastructure and endpoints. Scripting/automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar).
  • Exposure to threat intelligence, threat hunting, and security observability.
  • Familiarity with Cloud security controls and architectures across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
  • Strong technical acumen paired with a structured, disciplined approach to project management.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate technical goals into business outcomes.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in resolving issues.
  • Collaborative leader able to influence without authority across diverse teams.
  • Proven track record in technical and project management with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills to coordinate across diverse stakeholders and vendors.
  • Certification in PMP, Cybersecurity, AWS and Cloud will be advantageous.

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