Cybersecurity Project Manager

Technical Project Manager needed to manage Cybersecurity related projects in downtown NYC for a 6-12 month contract. This role is HYBRD 3 days on site. Must have experience with Splunk.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Description:

We are seeking a technical Project Manager to work with the Cybersecurity Engineering implementation team to track the implementation and expansion of our enterprise Security Information and Event Management platform, along with other key cybersecurity projects. This role works closely with engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to track the delivery of a scalable SIEM capability that supports security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management rigor along with a solid technical understanding of SIEM platforms, enterprise logging, and security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the engineering implementation team to track the delivery of Splunk SIEM implementation including planning, coordination, and execution across multiple technical teams
• Facilitate the management of timelines, scope, risks, and dependencies across infrastructure, security engineering, and application teams
• Support the coordination of onboarding of enterprise log sources such as cloud platforms, operating systems, network devices, and security tools
• Partner with engineers to support Splunk architecture, data ingestion, and platform scaling
• Support the tracking of progress of log ingestion, parsing, normalization, and alignment with security detection use
• Help coordinate with vendors and external partners supporting Splunk implementation and other key projects
• With input from Engineering leads, develop the detailed project plans. Manage and track project plans, milestones, and delivery schedules to report to Cyber PMO and leadership
• Provide regular status updates, risk tracking, and executive reporting
• Raise any issues and facilitate resolution.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project or program management experience in cybersecurity or enterprise technology environments
• Technical experience with Splunk Enterprise Security and delivering SIEM or security platform implementations
• Strong understanding of log management, security monitoring, and cybersecurity operation concepts
• Ability to manage highly technical projects involving multiple engineering teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as Oracle Cloud, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Azure
• Knowledge of security frameworks, threat detection and incident response processes
• Understanding of AI Triage agents and cloud observability capabilities

Vertex Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital or veteran status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.