Program Manager
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.
