IT Project Manager

Role SummaryOwns the planning, execution, and delivery of cybersecurity projects within or supporting the Security Operations Center. Bridges the gap between security analysts, engineering teams, and business stakeholders. Not a hands-on analyst — a force multiplier who keeps complex security initiatives on track.

Core ResponsibilitiesOperations & Program Management

• Oversee daily SOC operations to ensure effective monitoring and response to cybersecurity threats Virtual Vocations
• Drive project lifecycle from initiation to closure: scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder comms
• Maintain the project risk register and ensure actions are taken to reduce project risk Indeed
• Maintain records of security monitoring and incident response activities using case management and ticketing technologies; prepare briefings and reports on analysis methodology and results Glassdoor

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage a team of cybersecurity professionals to foster collaboration and performance excellence Virtual Vocations
• Coordinate across SOC analysts (L1/L2/L3), threat intelligence, IR, and red team functions
• Remove blockers and enforce accountability — not babysit

Policy & Compliance

• Develop and implement SOC policies and procedures aligned with federal and industry standards Virtual Vocations
• Align projects with frameworks: NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, SOC 2

Stakeholder Management

• Translate technical security findings into business-readable status updates and risk posture reports
• Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects CareerOneStop

RequirementsExperience

• 3–5 years of experience managing a Security Operations Center (SOC) and leading incident response activities Virtual Vocations
• Demonstrated delivery of security projects on time and within scope — not just "involved in" them

Technical Knowledge

• Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks, risk management principles, and SOC technologies Virtual Vocations
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar), SOAR tools, and ticketing systems
• Experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban Indeed

Education & Certs

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field Virtual Vocations
• PMP or CAPM strongly preferred
• Security certs (CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+) are a differentiator, not a substitute for PM competence
• What This Role Is NOTNot a SOC analyst role in disguise — you won't be triaging alerts
• Not a pure PMO bureaucrat pushing Gantt charts — you need enough security depth to call BS on technical estimates
• Not a title upgrade for a team lead who's never delivered a cross-functional project