Lead Project/Program Manager

Evolver Federal•Washington, DC

About The Position

Evolver Federal is seeking a Lead Project/Program Manager to fulfil a requirement for a potential government client. The Program Manager for the Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) / Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Security Operations Center (SOC) is responsible for leading the execution and oversight of a comprehensive cybersecurity program supporting federal mission objectives. This role ensures effective delivery of SOC services, including security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management, while maintaining compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST 800-series, FISMA, and OMB guidance. The Program Manager will drive strategic planning, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives across technical and business domains. Acting as the primary liaison with government stakeholders, this position requires strong leadership in managing cross-functional teams, aligning program objectives with mission priorities, and ensuring excellence in contract execution and service delivery.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Management (IM), Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent with 8 years of technical experience, 6 years' experience in IT Security at senior management or a BS Computer Science, Information Management (IM), Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent and 12 years of technical experience with 8 years at a senior levels
Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP)
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 4 Foundation
US Citizen with the ability to pass a comprehensive government background check

Nice To Haves

8 years experience managing or supporting cybersecurity operations, including SOC functions, in a federal or highly regulated environment
CISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, GIAC (GCIH / GCFA) or similar advanced cybersecurity certification
Experience leading cybersecurity programs within federal civilian agencies
Familiarity with Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) and XDR solutions.
Experience briefing senior federal leadership during incidents.
Knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-series, OMB A-130, and TIC 3.0 policies
Experience with performance-based contracts and cross-functional team leadership
Strong communication skills, including experience delivering executive briefings and incident communications
Proven experience implementing MDR capabilities and integrating threat intelligence into SOC workflows.
Familiarity with cloud security operations and hybrid environments (AWS, Azure, or similar).
Demonstrated success in managing large-scale cybersecurity programs with distributed teams.
Experience with security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms.
Expertise of Zero Trust Architecture principles and implementation strategies.
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with federal stakeholders and third-party vendors.
Track record of leading incident response during high-impact cybersecurity events.

Responsibilities

Lead the full lifecycle of SOC program management, including planning, execution, and performance oversight.
Focus on vendor management, partner management, budget forecasting, and performance-based contracting metrics (SLAs, KPIs, Earned Value Management).
Direct SOC operations to ensure adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and contractual obligations.
Oversee governance, risk, and compliance activities aligned with federal standards (RMF, NIST, TIC 3.0).
Manage program budgets, schedules, and resources to meet performance-based contract requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact for executive stakeholders and client leadership.
Guide deployment and integration of SOC technologies such as SIEM (Splunk, Elastic), EDR (CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender), SOAR (Cortex XSOAR), and vulnerability scanners (Tenable.sc, Qualys).
Develop and maintain program documentation, including risk registers, compliance reports, and executive briefings.
Drive operational maturity through automation, analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead incident response efforts during high-impact cybersecurity events and coordinate with federal stakeholders.
Foster collaboration across technical teams, vendors, and government partners to achieve mission objectives.