IT Security Project Manager

Post Date

Nov 10, 2023

Location

Austin,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

78735
US
Aug 11, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Project Manager

Req #

DAL-663997

Pay Rate

$62 - $94 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

As an IT Security Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of establishing and enhancing the client's IT Security Program Office, working directly under the guidance of the CIO. Your role will involve managing and advancing our capabilities in Threat and Vulnerability Management (TVM), Asset Discovery & Inventory, and Configuration Management Database (CMDB) within Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) domains. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, developing strategic roadmaps, and implementing IT/OT security programs to bolster the defensive posture and ensure robust, risk-informed security management across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
-Project Charter Creation
-Strategic Assessment and Reporting
-Development of Strategic Roadmaps
-Program Management
-Presentation and Communication
-Risk Management and Mitigation
-Resource Coordination
-Budget Management
-Change Management
-Quality Assurance
-Vendor and Stakeholder Engagement
-Documentation and Knowledge Transfer

Required Skills & Experience

- 5 years of project management experience in IT security
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or PRINCE2 certification.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent.
- Experience with ITIL or COBIT frameworks
- Proven track record managing projects related to TVM, Asset Discovery & Inventory, and CMDB in both IT and OT spaces.
- Understanding of current cybersecurity threats, risk management practices, and security architectures.
-Bachelors degree
-Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-ITIL Expert or COBIT certification
-Data Center project experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.