Cyber Security Scrum Master/Project Manager (Remote)

NTT DATA Services•Toronto, ON

6d•Remote

About The Position

NTT DATA is seeking a Cyber Security Scrum Master/Project Manager to join their team. This position is fully remote and can be based anywhere in Canada. The role involves leading and managing cybersecurity programs using Agile methodologies, overseeing cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and frameworks. The position requires utilizing tools like Jira and Jira Align for planning and tracking, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with stakeholders to prioritize backlogs and ensure risk-based delivery. Compliance with internal policies and external regulations is essential, as is reporting program status to executive leadership. The role also includes implementing Agile best practices, managing vendor relationships, and developing an information security roadmap.

Requirements

Minimum 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Scrum Master
Minimum 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity program delivery.
Proven experience managing large-scale cybersecurity initiatives (IAM, Zero Trust, SOC modernization, Cloud Security).
Strong experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban).
Hands-on experience with Jira and Jira Align for program tracking and reporting.
Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001).
Experience with value stream management and delivering outcomes in scaled Agile environments.
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as PMP, SAFe SPC, CSM, CISSP, or CISM.
Experience with DevSecOps, secure SDLC, and continuous compliance practices.
Experience working in regulated industries (Finance, Healthcare, Government).
Consulting or client-facing experience with senior stakeholder engagement.
Familiarity with enterprise security technologies across multiple platforms.
Strong understanding of networking and network security concepts.
Experience applying globally recognized security standards and frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage cybersecurity programs using Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban).
Oversee cross-functional teams to deliver security initiatives aligned with enterprise goals and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
Utilize Jira and Jira Align to plan, track, and report progress across multiple agile teams and release trains.
Drive value stream identification, mapping, and continuous improvement across cybersecurity initiatives.
Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, and technical leads to prioritize backlogs and ensure risk-based delivery outcomes.
Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOX).
Report program status, KPIs, and risk posture to executive leadership and steering committees.
Implement Agile best practices and Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) principles within cybersecurity programs.
Manage vendor relationships and coordinate third-party risk management activities.
Develop and maintain a forward-looking information security roadmap aligned with business strategy.