Cybersecurity Project Manager
Remote
Contracted
Mid Level
Job Summary
Emerging Tech is seeking a Cybersecurity Project Manager to support a project for one of Emerging Tech’s clients. This role requires travel to Tallahassee, FL and involves serving as a trusted advisor and independent reviewer reporting directly to the CIG or designee. The consultant will provide expertise in cybersecurity assessments, compliance reviews, and risk management in government environments. We are seeking folks who reside within 50 miles of Tallahassee, Florida.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
What We Offer
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerging Tech, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and free of employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, social, and recreational activities.
We value diversity and strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. Decisions regarding employment are made based on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the job for which they are applying.
Emerging Tech is seeking a Cybersecurity Project Manager to support a project for one of Emerging Tech’s clients. This role requires travel to Tallahassee, FL and involves serving as a trusted advisor and independent reviewer reporting directly to the CIG or designee. The consultant will provide expertise in cybersecurity assessments, compliance reviews, and risk management in government environments. We are seeking folks who reside within 50 miles of Tallahassee, Florida.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the OCIG, OIGs, and state personnel on cybersecurity and compliance matters.
- Conduct independent validation testing, including configuration assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing.
- Evaluate cybersecurity operations, IT systems, and compliance with NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
- Perform risk assessments, gap analyses, and develop recommendations for system hardening and security.
- Prepare audit reports and present evidence-based conclusions to senior management and executive leadership.
- Ensure compliance with Florida cybersecurity standards (Rule 60GG-2, F.A.C.) and related state/federal regulations.
- Work under formal data-sharing agreements and apply exemptions from public records laws as necessary.
- Coordinate closely with the OCIG Contract Manager and adhere to project management practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or Management Information Systems (MIS). Degrees in related fields such as Information Systems, Computer Science, or Cybersecurity are also acceptable, especially if paired with PMP or other project management certifications.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience supporting or conducting audits/compliance reviews in a government setting.
- Demonstrated experience with NIST CSF, risk management, and IT compliance assessments.
- Experience conducting vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and system evaluations.
- Strong knowledge of auditing standards such as GAO “Yellow Book” and IIA “Red Book.”
- History of working with sensitive/restricted government data (HIPAA, PII, FERPA, CJIS, etc.).
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, PMP, CEH).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to brief C-suite and executive stakeholders.
- Ability to travel to Tallahassee, FL as required.
What We Offer
- Compensation: $120,000-$140,000
- Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement: 401K savings plan with company match
- Work Environment: Remote flexibility with occasional travel to federal sites as needed
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and federal holidays
- Performance Evaluation/Retention Bonus: Opportunity for performance-based bonuses
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerging Tech, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and free of employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, social, and recreational activities.
We value diversity and strive to create a positive and inclusive work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. Decisions regarding employment are made based on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the job for which they are applying.
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