Remote Cyber Red Team Program Manager

Summary

Join Dark Wolf Solutions as a Cyber Red Team Program Manager to lead technical support for a large cybersecurity program, blending commercial strategy experience with leading-edge technical capabilities.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience managing projects and/or leading technical teams
• Project Management Professional Certification or DAWIA Advanced/Level 2-3 in Program Management
• Previous experience working with and leading teams of platform engineers
• Familiarity with offensive and defensive cybersecurity, SIEMs, and cybersecurity software tools
• Strong customer service, written, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated understanding of project management processes, strategies, and methods
• Deep understanding of cloud environments from major cloud service providers, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing rising talent in the broader IT industry
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and promote a teamwork mentality
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with experience guiding others in these areas
• Strong sense of personal accountability in decision-making and supervising department teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, or Business
• US Citizenship and Secret or higher level security clearance

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of 10+ personnel to assist the agency in the development and implementation of an innovative, executable, agile strategy to deploy IT infrastructure and cybersecurity services and solutions
• Leading personnel within the following disciplines: Offensive and defensive cybersecurity, A&A process guidance, and strategic communication
• Interacting with all stakeholders on the program, including engineers, developers, other vendors/contractors, security, and executive level sponsors
• Assisting with management of subcontractor relationships and documentation, including approving invoices, coordinating NDA and subcontract documentation, reviewing Monthly Status Reports, and monitoring budgets
• Managing and producing client deliverables in support of cybersecurity services
• Updating and maintaining project management artifacts, such as risk registers, budgets, and staffing plans
• Demonstrating creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Communicating effectively in written and verbal formats, addressing client needs, and contributing to the development of a business vision while managing implementation efforts
• Managing project planning, both tactically and strategically, to grow the program
• Traveling to additional program sites across the country as required (less than 20%)
• Analyzing, planning, and developing requirements and standards for scheduled projects
• Assigning and overseeing the daily tasks of technical personnel, ensuring progress towards established milestones
• Holding regular technical team meetings to address questions or challenges regarding projects
• Determining and defining clear deliverables, roles, and responsibilities for staff members on specific projects or initiatives
• Researching and evaluating hardware and software technology options, conducting cost/benefit analysis for large purchases on behalf of the company
• Recruiting and training exceptional employees to fulfill posted positions within the program’s scope