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Key focus areas include Secure by Design initiatives, infrastructure modernization, cyber resilience, platform engineering roadmaps, and organizational readiness for AI-enabled technologies and cybersecurity risks.\n\n* *W-2 Only:* Direct W-2 applicants only _(No C2C / No Subcontracting / No 1099)._\n* *No Sponsorship:* Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.\n\n*Key Responsibilities*\n\n* *Program Leadership & Delivery:* Manage complex technology programs from initiation through operation. Develop integrated plans, roadmaps, and governance mechanisms; resolve risks and blockers; and drive accountability across matrixed teams.\n* *Platform Engineering & Infrastructure:* Coordinate strategic initiatives covering enterprise infrastructure, cloud services, OS (Windows/Linux), identity, networking, automation, and observability platforms. Align engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders.\n* *Secure by Design Support:* Drive implementation of Secure by Design across engineering and infrastructure domains. Track threat modeling, security scanning, platform hardening, SSDLC, DevSecOps, vulnerability management, exposure reduction, and cyber risk remediation.\n* *AI Security & Emerging Tech:* Coordinate AI governance, adoption, and risk management initiatives. Support organizational readiness for AI-enabled software development and mitigate emerging cyber threats.\n* *Executive Communications:* Develop executive-ready status reports, dashboards, and governance materials. Translate complex technical topics into business-oriented updates for steering committees and senior leadership.\n\n*Required Qualifications*\n\n* *Program Management:* 8+ years leading large-scale technology programs; 5+ years supporting infrastructure, platform, cloud engineering, enterprise architecture, or enterprise technology organizations. Proven ability to drive execution in matrixed environments.\n* *Technical Knowledge (Working Knowledge):*\n* Enterprise infrastructure, data center operations, Windows & Linux environments, virtualization\n* Cloud computing, container orchestration, enterprise networking, Identity and Access Management (IAM)\n* Infrastructure automation/configuration management, monitoring & observability\n* SDLC, CI/CD concepts, and engineering workflows\n* *Security Knowledge (Working Knowledge):*\n* Secure by Design principles, Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)\n* Threat modeling, vulnerability & exposure management, DevSecOps\n* Platform hardening, Zero Trust principles, identity & supply chain security\n* Security governance and risk management processes\n\n*Preferred Qualifications*\n\n* Experience supporting cybersecurity transformations, infrastructure modernizations, or enterprise-wide Secure by Design initiatives.\n* Experience with AI governance/risk management, DevSecOps implementations, and geographically distributed teams.\n* Familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Secure by Design practices, and risk management frameworks.\n* Certifications: PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or equivalent.\n\n*Success Criteria & Leadership Profile*\n\n* *Critical Success Factors:* High program execution discipline, superior risk/dependency management, strong executive presence, and the ability to influence without formal authority in ambiguous environments.\n* *Ideal Profile:* Highly organized, calm under pressure, and capable of bridging technical teams (engineers, architects, cybersecurity professionals) with senior leadership.\n* *12-Month Outcomes:* Measurable delivery improvements in platform engineering; established executive governance; enhanced management of program risks; successful cross-functional execution of Secure by Design, threat modeling, and vulnerability reduction efforts; and reduced leadership overhead.\n\nPay: $60.00 per hour\n\nExpected hours: 40.0 per week\n\nApplication Question(s):\n* Work Authorization: Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring present or future employer visa sponsorship? (Yes/No)\n* Program Management & Technical Scope: Do you have at least 8 years of experience leading large-scale technology programs, including 5+ years specifically supporting Infrastructure, Cloud, Platform Engineering, or Enterprise Architecture organizations? (Yes/No - Please briefly highlight relevant roles)\n* Secure by Design & Cyber Security Expertise: Do you have hands-on experience coordinating enterprise-wide Secure by Design, DevSecOps, or vulnerability remediation initiatives across cross-functional engineering and cybersecurity teams? (Yes/No - Please provide a brief example)\n* Employment Type & Pay Rate: Are you comfortable working strictly on a direct W-2 contract basis at the fixed rate of $60.00 per hour? 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