Information Security Program Manager
Contract / Full-Time
Minnesota
Overview
The Information Security Program Manager plans, manages, and leads multiple Information Security teams including SOC, Security Architecture & Engineering, Governance & Compliance, and Security Awareness & Training. This role oversees strategic planning, budgets, staffing, performance management, security initiatives, and vendor coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Security Operations Center (SOC), Security Architecture & Engineering, Governance & Compliance, and Security Awareness & Training teams
- Develop strategic plans, operating/capital budgets, goals, and priorities
- Lead hiring, workforce planning, coaching, and performance management
- Oversee software/hardware selection and implementation for security programs
- Coordinate policies, standards, compliance efforts, and cross-functional security initiatives
- Track KPIs, resolve escalations, manage resource constraints, and report program status to leadership
- Prepare presentations for decision-makers and stakeholders and ensure effective vendor management
- Provide knowledge transfer
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3+ years of experience managing staff
- Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or equivalent
- ISACA CGEIT and CISM certifications
- Experience with frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST, CJIS, HIPAA, ISO, GDPR, and FISMA
- Strong experience with IT governance systems
- Strong experience in cybersecurity, risk frameworks, and compliance