Program Manager

Air Lines is seeking an experienced IT Technical Project Manager to lead and deliver complex projects across Firewall & Network Security, Cyber Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence. Lead end-to-end project delivery for firewall deployments, network security enhancements, incident response improvements, and threat intelligence platform initiatives.

Position Summary

Air Lines is seeking an experienced IT Technical Project Manager to lead and deliver complex projects across Firewall & Network Security, Cyber Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence. This role requires a strong blend of technical cybersecurity knowledge and proven project management execution in enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will drive cross-functional initiatives that protect global infrastructure, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen our security posture.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

Lead end-to-end project delivery for firewall deployments, network security enhancements, incident response improvements, and threat intelligence platform initiatives

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, and risk registers

Manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and interdependencies

Drive projects through full lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure

Establish and track KPIs, milestones, and deliverables; provide regular executive-level status reporting

Firewall & Network Security

Coordinate firewall rule change management, migration, and modernization projects (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, or equivalent)

Manage network segmentation, zero trust architecture, and micro-segmentation initiatives

Oversee projects involving IDS/IPS, WAF, DDoS mitigation, VPN, and SD-WAN security

Drive network access control (NAC) and perimeter security upgrade programs

Cyber Incident Response

Manage projects that enhance incident response capabilities, playbooks, and processes

Coordinate tabletop exercises, red/blue team engagements, and incident simulation programs

Drive implementation of SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) platforms

Partner with SOC leadership to prioritize and deliver detection and response tool improvements

Threat Intelligence

Lead projects to operationalize threat intelligence feeds, platforms (MISP, ThreatConnect, or equivalent), and integration with SIEM

Coordinate threat hunting program development and automation initiatives

Manage vendor relationships for threat intelligence services and data sharing partnerships

Drive projects that translate threat intelligence into actionable defensive measures

Stakeholder Management & Communication

Serve as the primary point of contact between technical security teams, IT infrastructure, business units, and leadership

Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, and change advisory boards

Manage third-party vendors, contractors, and service providers

Produce clear, concise executive dashboards, risk assessments, and decision-support materials

Quals--
Required Qualifications

Experience

10+ years of IT project management experience, with at least 8 years focused on cybersecurity or network security projects

Demonstrated experience managing firewall migration, network security infrastructure, or security operations projects in large enterprise environments

Track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and at expected quality in a Fortune 500 or equivalent-complexity organization

Experience managing project budgets of ***K+ and cross-functional teams of 10+ members

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of firewall technologies (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, Check Point)

Working knowledge of network security architectures: DMZ, segmentation, zero trust, SD-WAN

Familiarity with incident response frameworks (NIST CSF, SANS Incident Response, MITRE Telecommunication&CK)

Understanding of threat intelligence lifecycle, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and threat platforms

Knowledge of SIEM/SOAR platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, Phantom, XSOAR)

Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, SOX, NIST 800-53, FAA/TSA cybersecurity directives)

Project Management Skills

Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies

Expert-level use of project management tools (ServiceNow, Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent)

Strong risk management, issue resolution, and escalation skills

Experience with SDLC and change management processes

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

Masters degree preferred but not required

Certifications (one or more preferred)

PMP (Project Management Professional)

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

CompTIA Security+

GIAC (GSEC, GCIH, or GCTI)

CCNP Security or equivalent network security certification

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in aviation, transportation, or critical infrastructure industries

Familiarity with airline-specific regulatory requirements (TSA cybersecurity directives, FAA systems)

Experience with cloud security projects (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Knowledge of PKI, certificate lifecycle management, and identity security

Experience leading security tool evaluations, RFPs, and vendor selection processes

ITIL Foundation or higher certification

SAFe Agilist or Scrum Master certification

Core Competencies

Technical Depth Ability to engage at a technical level with engineers while translating for executive audiences

Execution Focus Drives projects to completion with urgency and accountability

Communication Clear, concise communicator who can distill complex technical topics for diverse stakeholders

Adaptability Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and emerging threats

Collaboration Builds strong relationships across security, IT, and business teams

Problem Solving Proactively identifies risks and removes blockers before they impact delivery

Travel Requirements: Up to 10% travel (primarily domestic, occasional data center or vendor site visits)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. NLB is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact HR department by sending an e-mail to notifications@nlbservices.com.