{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d14ac00f950ff1f2562450b4","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d14ac00f950ff1f2562450b4","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d14ac00f950ff1f2562450b4","title":"Technical Project Manager – IT Security","description":"About NDi:\nNetwork Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.\nJob Description:\nNetwork Designs, Inc. (NDI) is seeking a PMP-certified Technical Project Manager to lead cybersecurity initiatives supporting a Federal customer. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing security-focused projects and operational activities, including vulnerability remediation, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management, Authority to Test (ATT) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities, security compliance, and risk mitigation.\n\nThe Technical Project Manager serves as the primary interface between customer stakeholders, cybersecurity teams, infrastructure teams, and vendor partners to ensure successful execution of cybersecurity projects, timely remediation of security findings, and achievement of Federal security authorization milestones. The successful candidate will provide leadership in coordinating vulnerability management efforts, tracking remediation activities, supporting ATT and ATO processes, and ensuring compliance with Federal cybersecurity requirements while maintaining project schedules, quality standards, and performance objectives.\n\nThis position requires a strong combination of project management expertise, cybersecurity operations experience, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge of Federal cybersecurity governance and compliance frameworks.\nRequirements:\nU.S. Citizenship is required\nMust be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance\nThis position requires working onsite in Washington D.C., 5 days per week\nQualifications and Experience:\nBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.\nMinimum of five (5) years of experience managing IT or cybersecurity projects, preferably supporting Federal Government customers.\nExperience managing cybersecurity initiatives involving vulnerability remediation, POA&M management, ATT/ATO activities, security compliance, or risk management.\nExperience supporting Federal system authorization activities, including Authority to Test (ATT), Authorization to Operate (ATO), and continuous monitoring under the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).\nExperience coordinating cross-functional technical teams, customer stakeholders, and vendor partners.\nStrong knowledge of Federal cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST RMF and FISMA.\nStrong project management skills, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, issue, and resource management.\nExcellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and executive audiences.\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nFive (5) years of experience managing IT or cybersecurity projects, preferably supporting Federal Government customers.\nExperience managing or coordinating ATT and ATO packages through the NIST RMF lifecycle.\nFamiliarity with security authorization artifacts, including the System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM), and POA&M documentation.\nExperience using eMASS or similar Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms.\nExperience using vulnerability management tools such as Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, or Microsoft Defender.\nFamiliarity with ServiceNow, Jira, Microsoft Project, or similar project and workflow management tools.\nSecurity+, CISSP, CISM, or other cybersecurity certifications are preferred.\nExperience supporting Federal civilian or Department of Defense customers\nKey Competencies:\nTechnical Project Management\nCybersecurity Program Management\nVulnerability Management\nPOA&M Management\nAuthority to Test (ATT)Authorization to Operate (ATO)\nNIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)\nFederal Security Compliance (FISMA)\nRisk Assessment and Mitigation\nStakeholder and Executive Communications\nCross-Functional Team Leadership\nProject Planning and Scheduling\nContinuous Monitoring\nMetrics, Reporting, and Dashboard Development\nCustomer Relationship Management\nProcess Improvement and Governance\nResponsibilities\nCybersecurity Project Management:\nManage multiple cybersecurity projects and operational initiatives supporting enterprise IT environments.\n\nDevelop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, resource allocations, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.\n\nCoordinate activities across cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, application, and operations teams to ensure timely completion of remediation efforts and project objectives.\n\nCoordinate security authorization activities to support ATT and ATO milestones, ensuring project schedules align with assessment and authorization timelines.\n\nMonitor project performance and provide regular status updates to customer leadership and program management.\n\nEnsure cybersecurity initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with customer priorities and contractual requirements.\nVulnerability and POA&M Management:\nCoordinate enterprise vulnerability remediation efforts across infrastructure, cloud, applications, endpoints, and network environments.\nTrack, manage, and report vulnerability remediation activities to ensure timely closure of security findings.\nManage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), including documentation, prioritization, status tracking, reporting, and closure activities.\nFacilitate remediation planning meetings and coordinate resolution of identified security risks with technical teams.\nMonitor remediation metrics and identify risks that could impact compliance, ATT/ATO milestones, or project timelines.\nEscalate overdue findings and coordinate corrective actions to support continuous monitoring objectives.\nSecurity Compliance and Authorization:\nSupport the planning, coordination, and execution of activities required to obtain and maintain **Authority to Test (ATT)** and\nAuthorization to Operate (ATO)** for Federal information systems.\nCoordinate with Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), system owners, assessors, and technical teams to ensure timely completion of security authorization activities.\nTrack and manage security authorization deliverables, milestones, dependencies, and POA&M items throughout the ATT and ATO lifecycle.\nSupport compliance with Federal cybersecurity requirements and security frameworks, including the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), FISMA, and agency-specific security policies.\nCoordinate activities supporting security assessments, audits, security control validation, penetration testing, and continuous monitoring.\nDevelop executive dashboards and metrics that communicate security posture, remediation progress, authorization readiness, and compliance status.\nStakeholder Engagement:\nServe as the primary point of contact for cybersecurity project status, remediation efforts, security authorization activities, and compliance initiatives.\nCoordinate with customer leadership, Authorizing Officials (AOs), Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), system owners, technical teams, and vendor partners.\nLead project status meetings, remediation reviews, governance boards, and operational planning sessions.\nCommunicate project risks, issues, dependencies, mitigation strategies, and impacts to stakeholders.\nManage customer expectations while ensuring alignment with mission objectives and cybersecurity priorities.\nRisk, Quality, and Process Management:\nIdentify, assess, and manage cybersecurity project risks and dependencies.\n\nDevelop mitigation strategies for delayed remediation activities, compliance gaps, and project issues.\n\nSupport implementation of quality assurance and process improvement initiatives that enhance vulnerability management, security authorization, compliance tracking, and operational efficiency.\n\nEnsure project documentation and reporting support audit readiness and contractual requirements.\n\nPromote best practices for project governance, cybersecurity risk management, and service delivery.\nReporting and Documentation:\nPrepare project management plans, schedules, executive briefings, status reports, and meeting materials.\nDevelop dashboards and metrics related to vulnerabilities, POA&Ms, remediation progress, project performance, ATT/ATO readiness, and compliance status.\nMaintain project documentation, action items, meeting minutes, risk registers, and security tracking artifacts.\nTrack security authorization artifacts and milestones supporting ATT, ATO, and continuous monitoring activities.\nCapture lessons learned and support organizational knowledge management and continuous improvement initiatives.\nCompensation and Benefits:\nAt NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.\nVeterans First Commitment:\nAs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.\nOur Commitment:\nQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.\nApply Now: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting!","company":"Network Designs","rawCompany":"network designs","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-23T12:52:05.370Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"11-3021.00","title":"Computer and Information Systems Managers","slug":"computer-and-information-systems-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Technical Project Manager – IT Security","description":"About NDi:\nNetwork Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.\nJob Description:\nNetwork Designs, Inc. (NDI) is seeking a PMP-certified Technical Project Manager to lead cybersecurity initiatives supporting a Federal customer. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing security-focused projects and operational activities, including vulnerability remediation, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management, Authority to Test (ATT) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities, security compliance, and risk mitigation.\n\nThe Technical Project Manager serves as the primary interface between customer stakeholders, cybersecurity teams, infrastructure teams, and vendor partners to ensure successful execution of cybersecurity projects, timely remediation of security findings, and achievement of Federal security authorization milestones. The successful candidate will provide leadership in coordinating vulnerability management efforts, tracking remediation activities, supporting ATT and ATO processes, and ensuring compliance with Federal cybersecurity requirements while maintaining project schedules, quality standards, and performance objectives.\n\nThis position requires a strong combination of project management expertise, cybersecurity operations experience, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge of Federal cybersecurity governance and compliance frameworks.\nRequirements:\nU.S. Citizenship is required\nMust be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance\nThis position requires working onsite in Washington D.C., 5 days per week\nQualifications and Experience:\nBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.\nMinimum of five (5) years of experience managing IT or cybersecurity projects, preferably supporting Federal Government customers.\nExperience managing cybersecurity initiatives involving vulnerability remediation, POA&M management, ATT/ATO activities, security compliance, or risk management.\nExperience supporting Federal system authorization activities, including Authority to Test (ATT), Authorization to Operate (ATO), and continuous monitoring under the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).\nExperience coordinating cross-functional technical teams, customer stakeholders, and vendor partners.\nStrong knowledge of Federal cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST RMF and FISMA.\nStrong project management skills, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, issue, and resource management.\nExcellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and executive audiences.\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nFive (5) years of experience managing IT or cybersecurity projects, preferably supporting Federal Government customers.\nExperience managing or coordinating ATT and ATO packages through the NIST RMF lifecycle.\nFamiliarity with security authorization artifacts, including the System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM), and POA&M documentation.\nExperience using eMASS or similar Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms.\nExperience using vulnerability management tools such as Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, or Microsoft Defender.\nFamiliarity with ServiceNow, Jira, Microsoft Project, or similar project and workflow management tools.\nSecurity+, CISSP, CISM, or other cybersecurity certifications are preferred.\nExperience supporting Federal civilian or Department of Defense customers\nKey Competencies:\nTechnical Project Management\nCybersecurity Program Management\nVulnerability Management\nPOA&M Management\nAuthority to Test (ATT)Authorization to Operate (ATO)\nNIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)\nFederal Security Compliance (FISMA)\nRisk Assessment and Mitigation\nStakeholder and Executive Communications\nCross-Functional Team Leadership\nProject Planning and Scheduling\nContinuous Monitoring\nMetrics, Reporting, and Dashboard Development\nCustomer Relationship Management\nProcess Improvement and Governance\nResponsibilities\nCybersecurity Project Management:\nManage multiple cybersecurity projects and operational initiatives supporting enterprise IT environments.\n\nDevelop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, resource allocations, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.\n\nCoordinate activities across cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, application, and operations teams to ensure timely completion of remediation efforts and project objectives.\n\nCoordinate security authorization activities to support ATT and ATO milestones, ensuring project schedules align with assessment and authorization timelines.\n\nMonitor project performance and provide regular status updates to customer leadership and program management.\n\nEnsure cybersecurity initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with customer priorities and contractual requirements.\nVulnerability and POA&M Management:\nCoordinate enterprise vulnerability remediation efforts across infrastructure, cloud, applications, endpoints, and network environments.\nTrack, manage, and report vulnerability remediation activities to ensure timely closure of security findings.\nManage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), including documentation, prioritization, status tracking, reporting, and closure activities.\nFacilitate remediation planning meetings and coordinate resolution of identified security risks with technical teams.\nMonitor remediation metrics and identify risks that could impact compliance, ATT/ATO milestones, or project timelines.\nEscalate overdue findings and coordinate corrective actions to support continuous monitoring objectives.\nSecurity Compliance and Authorization:\nSupport the planning, coordination, and execution of activities required to obtain and maintain **Authority to Test (ATT)** and\nAuthorization to Operate (ATO)** for Federal information systems.\nCoordinate with Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), system owners, assessors, and technical teams to ensure timely completion of security authorization activities.\nTrack and manage security authorization deliverables, milestones, dependencies, and POA&M items throughout the ATT and ATO lifecycle.\nSupport compliance with Federal cybersecurity requirements and security frameworks, including the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), FISMA, and agency-specific security policies.\nCoordinate activities supporting security assessments, audits, security control validation, penetration testing, and continuous monitoring.\nDevelop executive dashboards and metrics that communicate security posture, remediation progress, authorization readiness, and compliance status.\nStakeholder Engagement:\nServe as the primary point of contact for cybersecurity project status, remediation efforts, security authorization activities, and compliance initiatives.\nCoordinate with customer leadership, Authorizing Officials (AOs), Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), system owners, technical teams, and vendor partners.\nLead project status meetings, remediation reviews, governance boards, and operational planning sessions.\nCommunicate project risks, issues, dependencies, mitigation strategies, and impacts to stakeholders.\nManage customer expectations while ensuring alignment with mission objectives and cybersecurity priorities.\nRisk, Quality, and Process Management:\nIdentify, assess, and manage cybersecurity project risks and dependencies.\n\nDevelop mitigation strategies for delayed remediation activities, compliance gaps, and project issues.\n\nSupport implementation of quality assurance and process improvement initiatives that enhance vulnerability management, security authorization, compliance tracking, and operational efficiency.\n\nEnsure project documentation and reporting support audit readiness and contractual requirements.\n\nPromote best practices for project governance, cybersecurity risk management, and service delivery.\nReporting and Documentation:\nPrepare project management plans, schedules, executive briefings, status reports, and meeting materials.\nDevelop dashboards and metrics related to vulnerabilities, POA&Ms, remediation progress, project performance, ATT/ATO readiness, and compliance status.\nMaintain project documentation, action items, meeting minutes, risk registers, and security tracking artifacts.\nTrack security authorization artifacts and milestones supporting ATT, ATO, and continuous monitoring activities.\nCapture lessons learned and support organizational knowledge management and continuous improvement initiatives.\nCompensation and Benefits:\nAt NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.\nVeterans First Commitment:\nAs a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.\nOur Commitment:\nQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.\nApply Now: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting!","datePosted":"2026-07-23T12:52:05.370Z","dateModified":"2026-07-23T12:52:05.370Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Network Designs","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Washington","addressRegion":"DC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"d14ac00f950ff1f2562450b4"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d14ac00f950ff1f2562450b4"}}