Akkodis · 1 hour ago
Technical Project Manager
Berwyn, PA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expAkkodis is seeking a Technical Project Manager for a 9+ Contract position. The role involves leading a high-visibility IT infrastructure and cybersecurity initiative to build a secure CMMC-aligned enclave in Azure and managing execution across internal stakeholders and the outsourced managed services provider.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end project execution for the expanded design, build, and rollout of a secure Azure-based CMMC enclave, supporting multiple business entities
Serve as the primary project manager coordinating across IT/Security stakeholders, business units, and the MSP delivering the environment
Develop and maintain the integrated project plan, timeline, milestones, and RAID log (risks/actions/issues/decisions)
Manage vendor/MSP&MSSP delivery including scope alignment, execution tracking, dependencies, deliverable acceptance, and issue escalation
Establish clear scope boundaries between the enclave “core baseline” (shared services) and business-specific customization requirements
Coordinate technical implementation and readiness activities delivered through the MSP, including:
Azure landing zone / subscription structure, segmentation, and governance
Network design and isolation (hub/spoke, routing, connectivity, firewalling)
Identity and access management using Entra ID (Azure AD), MFA, RBAC, Conditional Access
Endpoint management and hardening using Intune and Defender for Endpoint
Security posture management and compliance monitoring using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Centralized logging/monitoring using Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), Log Analytics, alerting
Key management / secrets / encryption (Key Vault, encryption at rest/in transit)
Backup/recovery strategy, retention planning, and operational support readiness
Drive creation of a repeatable multi-business onboarding framework, including intake, standard configurations, variation handling, and validation
Partner with Cybersecurity and compliance stakeholders to translate CMMC/NIST expectations into actionable work packages and measurable deliverables
Ensure operational processes are defined and adopted for the enclave, including access provisioning, change control, incident response coordination, and escalation paths
Drive documentation and audit readiness: policies, SOPs, control narratives, diagrams, and proof of operation (with evidence gathered from both internal teams and the MSP)
Coordinate testing, validation, cutover planning, and go-live readiness; ensure post-launch stabilization (“hypercare”) and transition to steady-state operations
Provide clear stakeholder communications and executive-level status reporting, proactively surfacing risks, schedule threats, and mitigation options
Process and track one-time and re-occurring project invoices against the budget. Develop, manage, and maintain the operating cost model for each of the included businesses
Qualification
Required
7+ years of IT project/program management experience, including technical infrastructure and security programs
Demonstrated success managing delivery through third-party vendors / managed service providers, including milestone tracking, SLA/OLA alignment, escalation, and deliverable acceptance
Proven track record delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives involving infrastructure, identity, networking, and cybersecurity
Strong familiarity with Azure and Microsoft security ecosystem, including: Azure core services and governance concepts, Entra ID (Azure AD), MFA, Conditional Access, RBAC, Microsoft Defender (Endpoint and Cloud), Intune device management and compliance, Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) and Log Analytics
Working understanding of compliance-driven delivery and audit readiness (experience with CMMC, NIST 800-171, or similar frameworks strongly preferred)
Tools proficiency: MS Project / Smartsheet / Jira/ SharePoint, Visio (or similar)
Experience supporting environments for CMMC Level 2 readiness and/or NIST SP 800-171 implementation programs
Strong knowledge of secure networking concepts (segmentation, private connectivity, firewalling, zero trust)
Experience coordinating third-party assessment readiness activities (mock audits, evidence walkthroughs, remediation plans)
Certifications: PMP, CISSP, CISM, Azure certs (AZ-104/AZ-305/SC-100)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Additional voluntary benefits
An EAP program
Commuter benefits
A 401K plan
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday pay
Company
Akkodis
Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.
10001+ employees
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