Information Security Project Manager

Sikich•Arlington, AK

6d•Remote

About The Position

Information Security Project Manager (US - Remote) What to expect when you join the Sikich Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and diverse group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities. The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice. Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon! Are you ready to grow with us? Position Summary The ideal candidate will support the Information Security and Awareness Office (ISAO) in implementing scrum methodologies, managing cybersecurity initiatives, and ensuring alignment with NIH’s Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) objectives. This is a full-time, remote-eligible position requiring Public Trust Tier 3 clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
Minimum of 2 years of cybersecurity experience supporting IT projects or related tasks.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies
Agile SCRUM Master certification or willing to obtain certification upon time of hire
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and project management principles.
Experience supporting IT security initiatives, including Zero Trust Architecture.
Ability to manage scope, schedule, resources, deliverables, and communications.
Skilled in preparing structured reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentations.
Familiarity with federal contracting requirements, FAR clauses, and NIH/HHS security policies.
Values driven – You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation.
Uncompromising problem solver – You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions.
Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
Instills trust – You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly.
Impact & influence – You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions. You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives.

Nice To Haves

Additional project management or cybersecurity certifications (e.g., PMP, CISSP, CISM) preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate daily stand-ups, bi-weekly sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Conduct backlog refinement sessions and maintain project/program backlogs.
Provide Agile coaching to federal project and program teams.
Track task assignments and ensure incremental delivery of services.
Develop and execute agendas, presentations, and meeting notes tailored to ISAO leadership audiences.
Support the creation and execution of a Program Management Plan to track ZTA initiatives, manage risks, and provide dashboard reporting.
Draft and maintain a Three-Year Cybersecurity Program Charter outlining priorities, stakeholder engagement, and implementation strategies.
Oversee execution of NIH’s Three-Year Cybersecurity Plan, ensuring milestones, risks, and stakeholder coordination are effectively managed.
Prepare project and program-level reports for NIH leadership.
Ensure compliance with NIH/HHS security and privacy requirements, including safeguarding PII and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Support government quality assurance and surveillance activities in alignment with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

Benefits

Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization. Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
401(k) with employer contributions
CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
Tuition reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.