Network Security Technical Project Manager _ Atlanta, GA (Direct Client/ Local)

Network Security IT Technical Project Manager

Location: Atlanta, GA

Direct Client/ Local preferred

Client 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 Clients global infrastructure, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen our security posture.

Key Responsibilitie

s

Project Planning & Executi

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

es● Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, and risk registe

rs● Manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and interdependenci

es● Drive projects through full lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closu

re● Establish and track KPIs, milestones, and deliverables; provide regular executive-level status reporti

ng

Firewall & Network Secur

ity● Coordinate firewall rule change management, migration, and modernization projects (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet, or equivale

nt)● Manage network segmentation, zero trust architecture, and micro-segmentation initiati

ves● Oversee projects involving IDS/IPS, WAF, DDoS mitigation, VPN, and SD-WAN secur

ity● Drive network access control (NAC) and perimeter security upgrade progr

ams

Cyber Incident Resp

onse● Manage projects that enhance Client incident response capabilities, playbooks, and proce

sses● Coordinate tabletop exercises, red/blue team engagements, and incident simulation prog

rams● Drive implementation of SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) platf

orms● Partner with SOC leadership to prioritize and deliver detection and response tool improvem

ents

Threat Intelli

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

SIEM● Coordinate threat hunting program development and automation initia

tives● Manage vendor relationships for threat intelligence services and data sharing partner

ships● Drive projects that translate threat intelligence into actionable defensive mea

sures

Stakeholder Management & Communi

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

ership● Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees, and change advisory

boards● Manage third-party vendors, contractors, and service pro

viders● Produce clear, concise executive dashboards, risk assessments, and decision-support mat

erials

Quals--Required Qualifi

cations

Ex

• perience10+ years of IT project management experience, with at least 8 years focused on cybersecurity or network security
• projectsDemonstrated experience managing firewall migration, network security infrastructure, or security operations projects in large enterprise envi
• ronmentsTrack record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and at expected quality in a Fortune 500 or equivalent-complexity orga
• nizationExperience managing project budgets of ***K+ and cross-functional teams of 10+

members

Technical

• KnowledgeStrong understanding of firewall technologies (Palo Alto, Cisco ASA/Firepower, Fortinet, Che
• ck Point)Working knowledge of network security architectures: DMZ, segmentation, zero trus
• t, SD-WANFamiliarity with incident response frameworks (NIST CSF, SANS Incident Response, MITRE Telecommunicatio
• n&CK)Understanding of threat intelligence lifecycle, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and threat
• platformsKnowledge of SIEM/SOAR platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, Phanto
• m, XSOAR)Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, SOX, NIST 800-53, FAA/TSA cybersecurity di

rectives)

Project Managem

• ent SkillsProficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project management met
• hodologiesExpert-level use of project management tools (ServiceNow, Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, or e
• quivalent)Strong risk management, issue resolution, and escalat
• ion skillsExperience with SDLC and change management

processe

• s

EducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or re

• lated fieldMaster’s degree preferred but n

ot required

Certifications (one or mor

• e preferred)PMP (Project Management P
• rofessional)CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security P
• rofessional)CISM (Certified Information Secur
• ity Manager)CompT
• IA Security+GIAC (GSEC, GC
• IH, or GCTI)CCNP Security or equivalent network security c

ertification

Preferred Q

• ualificationsExperience in aviation, transportation, or critical infrastructu
• re industriesFamiliarity 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 ident
• ity security.Experience leading security tool evaluations, RFPs, and vendor select
• ion processesITIL Foundation or higher
• certificationSAFe Agilist or Scrum Master

certification

Cor

• e CompetenciesTechnical Depth – Ability to engage at a technical level with engineers while translating for execu
• tive audiencesExecution Focus – Drives projects to completion with urgency and
• accountabilityCommunication – Clear, concise communicator who can distill complex technical topics for divers
• e stakeholdersAdaptability – Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and em
• erging threatsCollaboration – Builds strong relationships across security, IT, and
• business teamsProblem Solving – Proactively identifies risks and removes blockers before they im
• pact delivery.Travel Requirements: Up to 10% travel (primarily domestic, occasional data center or vendo

r site visits)