Information Security Program Manager

Title: Information Security Program Manager

Job Type: Contract / Full-Time

Location: Minnesota

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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