Program Cybersecurity Manager

Description

The company is looking for a Program Cybersecurity Manager to lead cybersecurity strategy, oversight and delivery across its growing NASA portfolio, with NASA JPL as the main customer.

You will shape and run an integrated program covering round-the-clock security operations, AI-enabled cyber capabilities, enterprise risk management, NASA and federal compliance, and coordination with engineering and IT service management staff.

The company is a global technology and professional services firm serving major U.S. government, defense and intelligence agencies. It has about 26,000 staff in more than 50 countries, working across AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

The right person is a seasoned cyber executive with prior NASA JPL experience, a record of leading complex programs, and strong skills in people leadership and customer engagement. You will handle several workstreams at once.

Responsibilities

• Build trust with customers by delivering steady, high-quality cyber results and communicating openly.
• Set realistic expectations by explaining risk, compliance status and mitigation options in plain terms.
• Act as the main cybersecurity adviser and point of contact for internal teams and NASA customers, with risk-based advice on priorities, investments, threats and program impact.
• Carry out the company's cyber priorities in line with NASA JPL standards, policies and the wider NASA community.
• Spot emerging threats, suggest strategic improvements, and deliver measurable security upgrades.
• Make sure service delivery is secure and fits NASA mission needs and enterprise security expectations.
• Support the company's NASA JPL account management, focusing on cyber program growth, customer relationships and secure service delivery.
• Develop, maintain and oversee the cyber strategy, program plans and security architecture for NASA JPL missions.
• Direct cyber operations, engineering and incident response teams so NASA and federal security requirements are met.
• Find security risks, vulnerabilities and threats early, and change plans and defenses to keep compliance and resilience.
• Make sure all security deliverables meet quality standards and follow NASA, NIST, federal frameworks and regulatory guidance.
• Track, analyze and report cyber metrics, risks and program performance using data.
• Oversee continuous monitoring, incident response, audit readiness and enterprise risk management.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and at least five years of cyber leadership or enterprise cybersecurity program management experience.
• Substantial experience working in the NASA JPL environment and building cyber solutions for NASA mission needs.
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex cyber topics to executives and non-technical audiences.
• A proven record of managing customer relationships on high-visibility federal programs.
• Experience leading and mentoring remote cyber teams, including performance management and skill development.
• Experience creating cyber strategies, tracking cyber metrics, supporting audits, and running training or demonstrations.
• A record of bringing new cyber technologies into operations, improving operational excellence, and exceeding expectations in enterprise cyber settings.
• Ability to obtain and keep the government security clearances the role requires.
• Desired: experience with ServiceNow.

Conditions

Onsite in Pasadena, CA. You must live in the area. No relocation assistance is offered.

Work visa sponsorship will not be provided.

A NACI (T1) public trust background check is required. No clearance is needed to start, but you must be able to obtain one.

US citizenship is not required.

Scheduled at 40 hours per week, with 10-25% travel.

The likely salary range is $140,821 to $190,523. This is not a guarantee. Pay is set by experience, geographic location and possibly contract terms, and may fall outside this range.

Hiring includes an identity check using biometrics and AI. You must be on camera in virtual interviews, and the company may take your photo and process your biometric data for verification and security.

The company is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• Medical plans, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision plans.
• A 401(k) with company match, where you can contribute pre-tax and post-tax dollars up to IRS annual limits.
• Full flex work weeks where possible, and paid time off for vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, parental, military, bereavement and jury duty.
• Short and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance, provided or available.
• An AI-powered career tool that identifies next career steps and learning options.
• An internal mobility team to help you reach your career goals.
• An award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.