Senior Technical Project Manager - Active TS/SCI

About the role

GuidePoint Security is seeking a skilled Senior Technical Cyber Security Project Manager to support project management and daily operational duties for a professional services cybersecurity engineering contract provided to a federal customer. The position requires exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills to drive cross-functional teams and manage complex security initiatives. The Senior Technical Project Manager will oversee cybersecurity services including SIEM & SOAR, Asset & Data Security, SOC Services, Cloud & Network Security, Identity & Access Management, OT & IT Security, and tailored Security Engineering Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Lead a team of cybersecurity engineers using established project management methodologies; define project scope, cost, success criteria, dependencies, assumptions, and constraints with stakeholders.
• Deliver Solutions: Design and implement global technologies and services to meet business needs; manage development teams on system design, gap analysis, and prioritization of critical strategic components.
• Business Requirements: Coordinate the collection of business requirements across multiple regional partners; document system configuration, integration specifications, test plans, and use cases.
• Implementation: Direct the rollout of new and existing functionality to multiple agencies; deliver standard operating procedures, workflow diagrams, training materials, and post-launch support resources.
• Measurement: Develop measures to define progress and success; establish ongoing reporting requirements and key performance indicators; maintain project budgets and forecasts.
• Project Management: Develop and maintain contract management plans, project plans, identify resource needs, and manage project schedule and budget; collaborate across teams to define strategy, goals, and commitment to timelines and deliverables.
• Developing Team Capabilities: Work at an individual and team level to develop project growth and opportunities beyond initial project scope.
• Communication: Own all project communications to project members and stakeholders on progress, issues, and risks; provide regular status updates and periodic white paper analysis; brief C-suite executives, CISOs, security analysts, and compliance officers.

Required Experience and Education

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• 7+ years of direct Project Management experience
• 5+ years of managing a technical team focused on Cyber Security or Operations; experience with security products such as SIEM/SOAR, IAM, endpoint protection, or cloud security
• 5+ years of experience managing a program with over 10 people
• 5+ years of experience in public sector/DOD/IC contract management
• BS degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent hands-on experience in software engineering or IT infrastructure
• Required Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Required Security+ Certification
• Knowledge and awareness of ITIL framework standards for IT infrastructure, development, and operations
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership, communication, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Atlassian Jira, and Atlassian Confluence

Preferred Experience and Education

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM)
• Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)
• ITIL 4 Foundations Certification or equivalent

Travel Requirements

Hybrid staffing model – expect 50% onsite within 50 miles of the National Capital Region.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work
• Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• Close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day