IT Security Project Manager

Cayuse Holdings • Arlington, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The IT Security Project Manager leads an assessment team and oversees planning, coordination, and execution of activities associated with client Steps 4–6. The role ensures assessments are completed on time, meet quality standards, and comply with applicable requirements, while providing hands-on support for complex system assessments. The Project Manager assigns resources, supervises the assessment team, coordinates stakeholders, and ensures timely and accurate completion of reports, documentation, and status updates. The position also supports continuous improvement of assessment processes, templates, and tools, including implementation of automated platforms and updated procedural guidance.

The role requires more than eight years of cybersecurity experience, including at least five years conducting assessments and recent hands-on system assessment experience. The successful candidate will have project management and team leadership experience, knowledge of federal assessment and authorization requirements, and an active Top Secret clearance at the time of employment. The position reports to the Program Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or a related field.
• PMP and CISM certifications.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required at the time of employment.
• More than 8 years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 5 years conducting assessment activities and recent hands-on system assessment experience.
• Experience assessing classified and unclassified systems, including reauthorization and new system assessments.
• At least 3 years of project management experience and at least 2 years of team leadership experience.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and track multiple concurrent assessments.
• Extensive experience developing formal, high-quality deliverables for federal contracts.
• Familiarity with NIST standards and guidelines, including NIST RMF (SP 800-37), SP 800-53/53A, CNSSI 1253, and contingency planning.
• Experience with A&A tools such as Xacta, CSAM, or JCAM.
• Ability to pass a background check; additional project- or client-required checks may be required during employment.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities; adaptable and able to learn quickly.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multifunctional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Proficiency in assessment methodologies, evaluating evidence, and developing clear, well-supported findings.
• Ability to review assessment team work, uphold quality standards, and ensure consistency.
• Leadership skills in guiding team members, allocating workloads, and providing constructive feedback.
• Excellent communication skills for coordinating with stakeholders, teams, and leadership and explaining technical findings to varied audiences.
• Sound judgment, independence, attention to detail, and flexibility to balance management with hands-on assessment tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Experience managing federal authorization and assessment (A&A) programs.
• Expertise in task order management.
• Additional certifications such as CAP, CISSP, or CISA.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as JCAM or CSAM.
• Familiarity with ongoing authorization processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assessment delivery across multiple concurrent systems, including project plans, schedules, and required reports.
• Ensure adherence to procedures and documentation standards, identify risks, and resolve issues to maintain timelines and quality.
• Forecast assessment workload and monitor findings and remediation progress.
• Conduct control assessments, review team outputs, and validate the accuracy, consistency, and independence of results.
• Guide findings and remediation strategies while maintaining objective assessment efforts.
• Assign roles and responsibilities, mentor assessors, oversee administrative duties, and coordinate across teams and stakeholders.
• Supervise the assessment team, provide performance feedback, manage timekeeping, and ensure high-quality team output.
• Lead improvements to assessment processes, templates, and tools, including implementing automated platforms and updated procedural guidance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
• Short-term and long-term disability options.
• Company-provided basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary life and AD&D options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching after one year.
• Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior