Project Manager - Information Security Analyst SME

DT Professionals is seeking a Project Manager - Information Security Analyst SME to join our team in Arlington, VA. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic project leadership to drive security programs, ensure compliance, and strengthen the organization’s security posture.

Requirements

• Serve as technical SME for security architecture, risk management, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance initiatives.
• Act as Team Lead for the team, setting priorities, assigning tasks, mentoring staff, and ensuring accountability for deliverables.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, security gap analyses, and remediation planning across systems and business units.
• Oversee security monitoring, incident management, and response activities, providing escalation support and root cause analysis.
• Prepare executive-level reports and dashboards on security posture, risks, and project status.
• Manage third-party/vendor security assessments, due diligence reviews, and ongoing risk monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA as applicable).
• Lead security awareness initiatives and provide training to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support audits (internal and external), including evidence collection, control validation, and remediation tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance security maturity and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools, and automation strategies.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Long & short-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plans (with employer match)
• Tuition & certificate reimbursement
• Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays)