Program Director

Location: Rockville, Maryland (US-MD), United States (US).

Job Summary

NTT DATA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead delivery of enterprise Cybersecurity and Networking services within a complex, multi‑site federal IT environment. This role provides senior leadership and execution oversight for mission‑critical network infrastructure and cybersecurity operations supporting scientific, research, and business systems.

As the Program Manager for Cybersecurity & Networking Services, you will oversee secure network architecture, cybersecurity engineering, security operations, compliance activities, and modernization initiatives across on‑premises and cloud environments. You will ensure services are delivered reliably, securely, and in alignment with mission priorities, federal security requirements, and contractual obligations. This role serves as the primary interface with government leadership for cybersecurity and enterprise network engineering activities.

Job Duties

• Provide overall program leadership and execution oversight for Cybersecurity and Enterprise Networking services.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government leadership across the cybersecurity and network engineering scope.
• Guide planning, execution, and integration of current and emerging technologies supporting secure network infrastructure and enterprise security operations.
• Oversee delivery teams responsible for:
  • Enterprise network architecture, routing, switching, and inter‑site connectivity
  • Network modernization and lifecycle management
  • Cybersecurity engineering and security tool management (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management)
  • Security operations, incident response, and threat monitoring
• Manage program governance activities including integrated scheduling, risk and issue management, dependency tracking, and quality assurance.
• Develop and maintain program management plans, staffing strategies, and resource forecasts aligned to task order requirements.
• Oversee financial management, including budget tracking, forecasting, cost controls, and coordination with contracts and finance teams.
• Lead recurring program reviews, operational briefings, and executive‑level status updates covering security posture, network performance, risks, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks, contract requirements, and service level agreements.
• Support system authorization efforts and oversight of security documentation and audit readiness activities.
• Drive modernization initiatives, including zero‑trust alignment, network segmentation, automation, and security tool optimization.
• Support disaster recovery (DR) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning and testing for cybersecurity and network services.
• Promote continuous improvement across security operations, network reliability, and service delivery effectiveness.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree; one-and-one‑half (1.5) years of additional experience can substitute for one (1) year of a typical degree program.
• Minimum 12 years of IT experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing or supporting enterprise‑scale cybersecurity and/or network infrastructure programs, including responsibilities for program delivery, performance, compliance outcomes, and staffing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing cross‑functional technical teams supporting network engineering, cybersecurity operations, or infrastructure services, and responsibility for tasking, prioritizing, and performance oversight for 5+ people.
• Minimum 3 years of experience applying structured program and project management methodologies, including PMI‑based program management principles and at least one of the following frameworks: Agile, DevOps, Lean IT, or ITIL demonstrated through delivery of projects, system implementations, or operational improvements.
• Must be a US citizen who has the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise‑scale cybersecurity and/or network infrastructure programs.
• Experience operating in regulated environments applying federal security frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF, FISMA).
• Experience managing cross‑functional technical teams supporting network engineering and security operations.
• Experience applying PMI‑based program management principles and supporting Agile, DevOps, Lean IT, or ITIL practices.
• Experience supporting enterprise cybersecurity and network modernization initiatives.
• Experience overseeing security operations centers (SOC), incident response programs, or vulnerability management programs.
• Experience supporting system authorization and audit readiness activities.
• Certifications such as PMP, CISSP, CISM, ITIL 4, CCNP/CCIE, or similar.
• Strong financial and acquisition management experience within federal IT programs.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including performance management and team development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior government or executive leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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