Cybersecurity Program Manager

TestPros delivers innovative independent IT assessment solutions to critical challenges facing the nation and the world. We support the U.S. Federal Government and Commercial clients within the continental USA. TestPros is dedicated to making lives better, safer and more secure.

Cybersecurity Program Manager

About testpros

Future projects late 2026 or 2027 (not an immediate job opening)

Responsibilities

The

• is responsible for managing the execution of federal cybersecurity programs and contracts, overseeing technical teams, ensuring compliance with federal security requirements, and serving as the primary interface with government customers. The Program Manager provides leadership across cybersecurity operations, risk management, compliance initiatives, vulnerability management, security engineering, and continuous monitoring efforts while ensuring contract performance, schedule, quality, and budget objectives are met.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government stakeholders and contracting officers.
• Manage cybersecurity programs supporting federal civilian, DoD, or Intelligence Community customers.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams consisting of ISSOs, ISSMs, Security Engineers, RMF Analysts, SOC Analysts, and Cybersecurity Specialists.
• Oversee contract execution, staffing, financial performance, deliverables, and customer satisfaction.

DoD Cybersecurity Policies (when applicable)

• Direct Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities and continuous monitoring efforts.
• Manage vulnerability assessment and remediation programs utilizing tools such as Tenable/Nessus, ACAS, Qualys, Rapid7, and Splunk.
• Oversee cybersecurity audits, inspections, and assessments.
• Develop and maintain program management plans, schedules, risk registers, and status reports.
• Monitor program risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support proposal development, staffing plans, transition activities, and business growth initiatives.
• Facilitate executive briefings and provide strategic recommendations to government leadership.
• Ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs), contract deliverables, and performance metrics are achieved.
• RMF implementation
• ATO packages
• Vulnerability Management
• Incident Response Activities
• Security Compliance & Governance
• Vulnerability Management
• Budget & Resource Management
• The Cybersecurity Program Manager may oversee teams supporting:
• Zero Trust Implementations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience managing federal cybersecurity programs and contracts.
• Experience managing teams supporting federal agencies, DoD, or Intelligence Community organizations.

DHS and DoD cybersecurity requirements

• Experience managing contract budgets, staffing, subcontractors, and customer relationships.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and executive briefing skills.
• Active Secret clearance or higher.
• Federal Contract Program Management
• Cybersecurity Operations
• Security Operations Centers (SOC)
• Vulnerability Management Programs
• Security Engineering and Architecture Projects

Preferred

• PMP Certification.
• CISSP, CISM, CAP, GSLC, or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
• Experience supporting DHS, CISA, CBP, FEMA, VA, HHS, Treasury, DOJ, or DoD customers.
• Experience leading Security Operations Centers (SOC) or enterprise cybersecurity programs.
• Knowledge of cloud security architectures within AWS, Azure, and GovCloud environments.
• Secret, Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
• Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Programs
• Enterprise Cybersecurity Services
• FISMA Compliance Programs

Pay

Salary Range: $160,000 - $230,000+ This range represents a good-faith estimate and is not a guarantee; final compensation is determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, and government contract labor rate requirements and may fall outside the stated range.

Benefits

• TestPros offers a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, opportunities for professional growth, cell phone discounts, and much more! All benefits are per TestPros current policies and are subject to change without notice. Benefits are available to full-time employees.​

FISMA

• NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• NIST 800-53
• FedRAMP

Strong knowledge of

• NIST 800-53
• NIST 800-37

FISMA

FedRAMP

Typical Federal Customers

DHS, DoD, VA, HHS, Treasury, and other civilian federal agencies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TestPros is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.

Offer Considerations

TestPros considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

Federal Compliance

As a federal contractor, TestPros is subject to all federal and state mandates and/or other customer requirements.