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SP28 Cybersecurity Project Manager

Crane, IN; Crane; Indiana; IN; Crane, Indiana; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum is looking for a CyberSecurity Project Manager to support Program Offices within Department of Defense Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). The Cyber PM will support non-enterprise information systems of large-scaled programs of record (POR), as well as multiple Science and Technology (S&T) programs. The Cyber PM will provide direct support to the Program Office Technical Lead onsite at NSWC Crane and will be expected to travel regularly to Strategic Program HQ or Field Activities. This position will provide technical and program management support to one or more SSP programs and Program Offices, as directed.

SSP Cyber PMs are accountable for overall cost, including cybersecurity funding, schedule, and performance reporting for the Information System (IS). The PM ensures that the security requirements are integrated in a way that will result in an acceptable level of risk to the operational infrastructure as documented in the approval package.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assign security prioritization category for non-enterprise systems.
  • Identify and integrate cybersecurity requirements in the design, acquisition, installation, operation, upgrade, or replacement of assigned IS.
  • Ensure cybersecurity requirements are addressed and visible in program budgets and contracts.
  • Ensure acquisition of IA or IA-enabled products meets federal and DoD guidelines.
  • In coordination with the ISSM, establish the user requirements, access approval process, and special handling and protection requirements of IS.
  • Ensure all IS operate per its cybersecurity policies and procedures.
  • Establish and maintain a formal system risk management program.
  • Ensure IS have completed an authorization process (i.e., RMF, CSSE) prior to operation.
  • Ensure IS configurations implement and maintain best security engineering practices, including compliance with applicable Federal, DoD, DON, and SSP standards.
  • Maintain regulatory compliance including FISMA.
  • Assign the ISSM and User Representative (UR) for the system. PMs must include requirements for the protection of, and access to, classified information and CUI, and monitoring contractors for compliance in SSP contracts.
  • Coordinate with the ISSO, ISSE, and other stakeholders to ensure the systems security is in alignment with the Navy Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Manage across the portfolio by reaching out and interfacing with multiple programs.
  • Handle Critical Program Information (CPI) in compliance with SSP Regulations.
  • Develop recommendations to prime contractors and to Program Offices for large-scale or service specific pilot projects.
  • Support the Program Office Technical Lead as needed identifying issues and action items and participating in PM discussions.
  • Provide customer interactions with Program Offices and associated contractors/subcontractors. Customer interactions will be a combination of teleconferences and on-site meetings.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with the stakeholders, including SSP representatives and contractors/subcontractors through assessments, subject matter expert input to proposals, technical interchange meetings, status teleconferences, email correspondence, and other meetings as required.
  • Support development of technical presentations and provide comments on the technical content.
  • Evaluate performer deliverables and presentations.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret/Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information Clearance OR a TS/SCI Clearance. Interim Top-Secret Clearance is required to begin work. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification
  • Ability to collaborate with large and highly competent technical teams.
  • Strategic high-level thinking
  • Ability/experience with planning an initiative involving large-scale, networked systems.
  • Willing and able to travel 40% or more.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • Graduate degree in Cybersecurity, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification
  • Active Top Secret Clearance

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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