Sikich · 17 hours ago
Information Security Project Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$110K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expSikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. They are seeking an Information Security Project Manager to support the Information Security and Awareness Office in implementing scrum methodologies and managing cybersecurity initiatives aligned with NIH’s Zero Trust Architecture objectives.
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No H1B
Security Clearance Required
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
Minimum of 2 years of cybersecurity experience supporting IT projects or related tasks
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies
Agile SCRUM Master certification or willing to obtain certification upon time of hire
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
Values driven – You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation
Uncompromising problem solver – You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions
Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units
Instills trust – You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly
Impact & influence – You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions. You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives
Preferred
Additional project management or cybersecurity certifications (e.g., PMP, CISSP, CISM) preferred
Benefits
Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
401(k) with employer contributions
CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
Tuition reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.
Company
Sikich
Sikich is a Chicago-based investment banking firm offering expert M&A and capital markets advisory services tailored to the middle market.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$250MKey Investors
Bain Capital
2024-05-09Private Equity· $250M
Leadership Team
Bobby Roy
Partner
Cameron Petroff
Chief Marketing Officer
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