Program Manager

Program Manager / Cyber and Network Security / Hybrid / Atlanta, GA

Our client, one of the largest airlines in the world, is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead large-scale cybersecurity initiatives supporting enterprise infrastructure and information security. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technical project manager with a strong background in network security, firewall technologies, cyber incident response, and threat intelligence.

In this highly visible role, you'll partner with cross-functional technology and security teams to drive complex projects from planning through execution while helping strengthen enterprise security capabilities. If you're passionate about leading cybersecurity programs in a fast-paced enterprise environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Contract Duration: 12+ Months

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of IT Project or Program Management experience
• 8+ years managing cybersecurity, network security, or security operations projects
• Proven experience delivering enterprise firewall migration or network security infrastructure projects
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously within large enterprise environments
• Experience managing project budgets exceeding $500K

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting aviation, transportation, or other critical infrastructure organizations
• Cloud security project experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Knowledge of PKI, certificate lifecycle management, and identity security
• Experience leading security tool evaluations, vendor selection, and RFP processes
• Familiarity with TSA and FAA cybersecurity requirements is a plus

What You Will Be Doing
Daily Responsibilities

• Lead complex cybersecurity and network security programs through the full project lifecycle, from initiation through successful delivery
• Manage multiple concurrent projects involving firewall deployments, security infrastructure modernization, and enterprise security initiatives
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk registers, and executive status reporting
• Coordinate firewall migration and modernization projects utilizing technologies such as Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, or similar platforms
• Lead initiatives involving Zero Trust architecture, network segmentation, micro-segmentation, VPN, SD-WAN, IDS/IPS, WAF, DDoS protection, and network access control