Jobs via Dice is hiring: Cybersecurity Program Manager in Portland

Overview

ECS is seeking a Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead and oversee enterprise cybersecurity programs within the federal energy sector, ensuring alignment with Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) and Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) frameworks. This role is responsible for program planning, execution, compliance, and stakeholder engagement, with direct coordination across federal stakeholders and technical teams. This is a hybrid position requiring on-site support 2-3 days per week. This posting reflects ECS’s current opportunities in Portland, OR.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management of cybersecurity initiatives aligned with ISCM and CDM requirements
• Ensure compliance with federal frameworks including NIST RMF, FISMA, and NIST 800-53
• Provide program oversight on budgets, schedules, resources, and contractual deliverables
• Engage with stakeholders across the federal energy enterprise to drive program success
• Monitor and report on program performance metrics, risks, and mitigation actions
• Facilitate audit readiness, governance, and compliance reporting

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DOE "L" clearance after start
• Strong knowledge of NIST RMF and ISCM
• Proven experience managing federal cybersecurity programs
• Experience with compliance and audit readiness in regulated environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage competing priorities
• 7+ years of program management experience in federal cybersecurity
• 10+ years preferred with progressive responsibility in large-scale programs
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with CDM tools and DHS cybersecurity initiatives
• Experience with enterprise-level cybersecurity operations or architecture
• Knowledge of cloud security and Zero Trust principles
• PMP, CISSP, CISM or CGRC (CAP) certification
• Active DOE "L" clearance or DoD Secret clearance

About ECS

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law. ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We focus on people, values and purpose, with 3300+ employees providing technical talent to support Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government.