Program Director Job at NTT DATA (Rockville)

Job Description

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 Responsibility

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.

Requirements

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 including 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 (e.g., scope, schedule, cost, risk management) 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.

Nice to have

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.

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