Cybersecurity Program Manager

ARETUM

Cybersecurity Program Manager leading Zero Trust initiatives for Aretum, a federal consulting organization providing innovative technology solutions. Overseeing program execution and enhancing cybersecurity posture across agencies.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support CISA's implementation of Zero Trust architecture in alignment with the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model (ZTMM), DoD Zero Trust Strategy, and NIST SP 800-207.
Define, develop, and maintain Zero Trust policies and standards to ensure consistent adoption across the FCEB community and partner organizations.
Drive execution and maintenance of CISA's Zero Trust Roadmap, tracking implementation milestones, resolving blockers, and advancing mission-critical deliverables in support of CISA's cybersecurity mission.
Conduct assessments of agency systems to identify capability gaps across ZT pillars.
Identity, device, network, application, and data.
Develop actionable remediation recommendations for FCEB agencies.
Develop dashboards, metrics, and reports that communicate ZT maturity levels and system risk posture to senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
Collaborate with government and commercial stakeholders to design and implement a cohesive Zero Trust framework aligned to organizational and mission objectives.
Lead and facilitate interagency working groups to synchronize ZT efforts, share best practices, and drive coordinated implementation across government and industry partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 10 (+) years with Cybersecurity or related experience
Minimum 5 years' experience with Cybersecurity Engineering, Program Operations and/or Program Management.
Skilled in MS Suite (Work, Excel, PPT, SharePoint).
Strong writing skills and presentation skills.
Well versed in presenting to upper management
**Preferred**
PMP and/or background in Agile (SCRUM Certification) and Process Development (Lean Six Sigma)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Training & Development

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Hard Skills & Tools

Zero Trust architectureCybersecurity EngineeringProgram OperationsProgram Managementremediation recommendationsdashboardsmetricsreportscapability assessmentsNIST SP 800-207

Soft Skills

strong writing skillspresentation skillscollaborationleadershipfacilitationcommunicationproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementinteragency coordinationbest practices sharing

Certifications

PMPSCRUM CertificationLean Six Sigma