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Tantus Technologies, Inc. · 4 weeks ago

Information Security Project Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Tantus Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Information Security Project Manager to provide Agile project management and executive-level program support for the NIH Office of the Chief Information Officer. The role involves managing cybersecurity initiatives, implementing scrum methodologies, and ensuring alignment with NIH’s Zero Trust Architecture objectives.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Facilitate daily stand-ups, bi-weekly sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

Conduct backlog refinement sessions and maintain project/program backlogs

Provide Agile coaching to federal project and program teams

Track task assignments and ensure incremental delivery of services

Develop and execute agendas, presentations, and meeting notes tailored to ISAO leadership audiences

Support the creation and execution of a Program Management Plan to track ZTA initiatives, manage risks, and provide dashboard reporting

Draft and maintain a Three-Year Cybersecurity Program Charter outlining priorities, stakeholder engagement, and implementation strategies

Oversee execution of NIH’s Three-Year Cybersecurity Plan, ensuring milestones, risks, and stakeholder coordination are effectively managed

Prepare project and program-level reports for NIH leadership

Ensure compliance with NIH/HHS security and privacy requirements, including safeguarding PII and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

Support government quality assurance and surveillance activities in alignment with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

Qualification

Agile Project ManagementCybersecurity ExperienceZero Trust ArchitectureAgile SCRUM Master CertificationPMP CertificationCISSP CertificationCISM CertificationFederal Cybersecurity FrameworksExecutive Communication SkillsStakeholder EngagementCoaching Teams

Required

Active Clearance Required: Public Trust

Citizenship Required: Yes

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

Minimum of 2 years of cybersecurity experience supporting IT projects or related tasks

Agile SCRUM Master certification (required)

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and project management principles

Experience supporting IT security initiatives, including Zero Trust Architecture

Ability to manage scope, schedule, resources, deliverables, and communications

Skilled in preparing structured reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentations

Familiarity with federal contracting requirements, FAR clauses, and NIH/HHS security policies

Preferred

Additional project management or cybersecurity certifications (e.g., PMP, CISSP, CISM)

PMP, CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ certification in addition to ScrumMaster

Experience with federal cybersecurity frameworks (FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, RMF)

Prior involvement in Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) initiatives or federal IT modernization projects

Strong executive communication skills, including preparing charters, dashboards, and program management plans

Demonstrated success engaging stakeholders across federal agencies, contractors, and technical teams

Proven ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable reports for leadership

Familiarity with FAR clauses, subcontractor compliance, and government quality assurance processes

Track record of coaching teams and mentoring junior staff in Agile adoption

Effective remote work discipline with experience maintaining productivity in telework settings

Company

Tantus Technologies, Inc.

Tantus Tech is an IT consulting firm that supports mission-critical programs for federal agencies, specializing in PMO, Health IT, Financial Management, and Tech Solutions.

Founded in 2007

Arlington, Virginia, USA

51-200 employees