Senior Cybersecurity Program Manager / IT Project Manager

Govan Systems - Boise, ID

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Boise, ID

About the position

The Senior Cybersecurity Program Manager / IT Project Manager is responsible for implementing the CISO's strategy to protect the Idaho Judiciary's networks, systems, and applications. This role involves analyzing security requirements, proposing technical solutions, and acting as a liaison between the Information Division and other business units to address security concerns. The position requires a hybrid work model, with three days onsite and two days remote, and is targeted at local candidates in Idaho.

Responsibilities

• Assist with obtaining approval of security systems for the Idaho Courts
• Track and monitor the implementation of security policies and procedures
• Ensure tracking of personnel compliance with cybersecurity policies
• Work with AOC functional business units to track outstanding security compliance questions
• Ensure cybersecurity strategy, initiative, and solutions are effectively implemented
• Track proposed solutions and coordinate actions to mitigate system security threats and risks
• Assist with security product evaluation and recommendations to improve the Court's security posture
• Lead and track the status of the development of security incident response plans and organize incident response exercises and testing
• Review and identify root causes of security incidents, track corrective actions, risks, and future proactive/preventive actions
• Document vulnerability/risk management processes to improve assessments, penetration testing, and compliance testing
• Report and track vulnerability and threat trends, including metrics for tracking and analyzing remediation efforts.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in cybersecurity
• Two (2) years of experience in a program management or leadership role
• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent, preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification, preferred
• Experience with risk management, incident response, and threat assessment
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems)
• Knowledge of enterprise security architecture and compliance principles
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
• Knowledge of infrastructure and application security design
• Knowledge of operating systems such as Windows, Windows Server, VMware, Linux, and Unix
• Knowledge of security compliance and risk management
• Knowledge of security awareness, education, and training programs
• Knowledge of application and operating systems security configuration and best practices
• Skill in communicating complex information in an understandable manner
• Skill in identifying complex issues and proposing feasible, cost-effective solutions
• Skill in project management, including planning, execution, and monitoring of cybersecurity initiatives
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to provide leadership to staff
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including developing reports and using metrics for illustration
• Ability to match system solutions to specific user requirements and functions
• Ability to develop and interpret complex policies and procedures
• Ability to display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of court employees, the general public, and other organizations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience developing cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures - Nice to have 2 Years
• Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent - Nice to have
• Exceptional communication skills required - Required