Entry Level Cybersecurity Program Manager Jobs
New grad cybersecurity program manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on portfolio can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Manufacturing, with employers like Lockheed Martin, Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE, and Caesars Entertainment hiring at this level now.
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NO PLATTE, NE, US, 68000
Reference Number: 5180
Department: Safety
Closing Date: 11/17/2026
Job Level: 18
The salary range for this position is $94,875 - $158,125.
Note: It is your responsibility to ensure accurate and updated information is provided when applying for this position. Be sure to add/modify your work history prior to submitting your application.
Description
The purpose of the Hazardous Materials Manager II position is to ensure the safety of employees, responders and the public and protect the environment while transporting hazardous materials by rail. This is accomplished by performing prevention and preparedness activities, effectively managing all aspects of emergency responses and conducting recovery operations following an incident. This position in the UPRR Hazardous Materials Management team functions in an all-hazards environment, managing responses beyond strictly hazardous materials and environmental incidents.
Accountabilities
- Lead, direct and manage the emergency response to hazardous materials releases or environmental incidents and develop response and recovery plans. Upon completion, submit all associated reports to governmental agencies and complete internal reporting as needed
- Maintain knowledge of legal and other requirements to which the Company is subject or subscribes
- Communicate hazardous and environmentally sensitive materials requirements to the work force and others whose job duties could affect the company's ability to meet those requirements.
- Implement and maintain all processes developed to meet specific objectives and targets, ensure regulatory compliance and drive programs for continuous improvement.
- Comply with all company and departmental training requirements. Ensure that UP employees receive required hazardous materials training.
- Recognize and document issues which affect compliance or misalignments with targets and objectives or create environmental risks or liability to company.
- Communicate environmental issues to local UP work units.
- Participate in UP's outreach programs to the communities in which we operate. Provide programs that support local initiatives. Ensure regulatory compliance and recognize the importance of the communities and environments where we do business. Communicate UP's commitments to regulatory agencies garnering their support for our efforts.
- Maintain familiarity with all hazardous material control process and procedure revisions and updates.
- Conduct various prevention programs to reduce the risk of hazardous material releases, e.g. tank car, train and intermodal inspections.
- Assist with customer outreach programs.
- Plan, lead and direct activities to ensure safety of employees and the public during emergency and non emergency activities.
- Manage hazardous materials regulatory compliance efforts.
- Prepare and update contingency plans as needed and train employees as required
Qualifications - Required
- Valid driver’s license
- Certification in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER), NFPA 472, or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 2+ years of experience in hazardous materials and/or environmental law
- 3+ years of experience working with computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and relevant operational systems
- 3+ years of safety-related experience
Qualifications - Preferred
- 3+ years of leadership experience, including direct or indirect supervision of employees or teams
- 1+ year of experience delivering presentations or public speaking to groups (e.g., training, safety briefings, or operational updates)
- 2+ years of environmental compliance or field experience, including knowledge of hazardous waste handling (e.g., HAZWOPER, waste disposal regulations)
- 2+ years of railroad operations or transportation industry experience
- 3+ years of experience in hazardous materials and/or environmental emergency response
Physical and Mental Job Requirements
- Walk up to 5 miles per shift, climb, and maintain balance on various surfaces including railcars, locomotives, sta ladders, uneven terrain, moving equipment, rails, and ballast, all while prioritizing safet
- Capable of performing essential functions proficiently in high-stress environ
- Maintain effectiveness and productivity in high-pressure or stressful working environ
- Learn new tasks and remember processes effectiv
- Maintains focus on tasks and can make timely decision
- Communicate effectively with customers / senior leaders
- Executes tasks independently.
Work Conditions
What we offer:
- A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture
- Ongoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Metropolitan Community College)
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, plus additional automatic 3% (contribute 6% and UP will contribute 9% [6% + 3%])
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 20% match up to 5%
- Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurance
- Health Savings Account (with company contribution) Dependent Care Savings Account and Transportation Spending Account
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
- Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance, paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Competitive compensation including eligibility for annual merit, bonus, and equity programs dependent on job level and personal and company performance
Union Pacific strives to attract all available talent. We are committed to creating an environment where all people can be their best, personally and professionally, as we remain a merit and performance-based company.
The final salary of the selected candidate for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty and training. This position also includes additional compensation and benefits offered by Union Pacific.
This position is eligible for participation in the Union Pacific Annual Compensation Program. This is a pay-for-performance program which administers annual salary adjustments, cash incentive bonuses and stock equity as determined by individual performance, company performance and program guidelines. Additionally, this position is eligible for health and welfare benefits, retirement, financial planning benefits and paid and unpaid leave. For more information regarding Union Pacific’s nonagreement employee benefits, please visit our management benefits page.
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Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation
NO PLATTE, NE, US, 68000
Reference Number: 5180
Department: Safety
Closing Date: 11/17/2026
Job Level: 18
The salary range for this position is $94,875 - $158,125.
Note: It is your responsibility to ensure accurate and updated information is provided when applying for this position. Be sure to add/modify your work history prior to submitting your application.
Description
The purpose of the Hazardous Materials Manager II position is to ensure the safety of employees, responders and the public and protect the environment while transporting hazardous materials by rail. This is accomplished by performing prevention and preparedness activities, effectively managing all aspects of emergency responses and conducting recovery operations following an incident. This position in the UPRR Hazardous Materials Management team functions in an all-hazards environment, managing responses beyond strictly hazardous materials and environmental incidents.
Accountabilities
- Lead, direct and manage the emergency response to hazardous materials releases or environmental incidents and develop response and recovery plans. Upon completion, submit all associated reports to governmental agencies and complete internal reporting as needed
- Maintain knowledge of legal and other requirements to which the Company is subject or subscribes
- Communicate hazardous and environmentally sensitive materials requirements to the work force and others whose job duties could affect the company's ability to meet those requirements.
- Implement and maintain all processes developed to meet specific objectives and targets, ensure regulatory compliance and drive programs for continuous improvement.
- Comply with all company and departmental training requirements. Ensure that UP employees receive required hazardous materials training.
- Recognize and document issues which affect compliance or misalignments with targets and objectives or create environmental risks or liability to company.
- Communicate environmental issues to local UP work units.
- Participate in UP's outreach programs to the communities in which we operate. Provide programs that support local initiatives. Ensure regulatory compliance and recognize the importance of the communities and environments where we do business. Communicate UP's commitments to regulatory agencies garnering their support for our efforts.
- Maintain familiarity with all hazardous material control process and procedure revisions and updates.
- Conduct various prevention programs to reduce the risk of hazardous material releases, e.g. tank car, train and intermodal inspections.
- Assist with customer outreach programs.
- Plan, lead and direct activities to ensure safety of employees and the public during emergency and non emergency activities.
- Manage hazardous materials regulatory compliance efforts.
- Prepare and update contingency plans as needed and train employees as required
Qualifications - Required
- Valid driver’s license
- Certification in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZWOPER), NFPA 472, or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 2+ years of experience in hazardous materials and/or environmental law
- 3+ years of experience working with computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and relevant operational systems
- 3+ years of safety-related experience
Qualifications - Preferred
- 3+ years of leadership experience, including direct or indirect supervision of employees or teams
- 1+ year of experience delivering presentations or public speaking to groups (e.g., training, safety briefings, or operational updates)
- 2+ years of environmental compliance or field experience, including knowledge of hazardous waste handling (e.g., HAZWOPER, waste disposal regulations)
- 2+ years of railroad operations or transportation industry experience
- 3+ years of experience in hazardous materials and/or environmental emergency response
Physical and Mental Job Requirements
- Walk up to 5 miles per shift, climb, and maintain balance on various surfaces including railcars, locomotives, sta ladders, uneven terrain, moving equipment, rails, and ballast, all while prioritizing safet
- Capable of performing essential functions proficiently in high-stress environ
- Maintain effectiveness and productivity in high-pressure or stressful working environ
- Learn new tasks and remember processes effectiv
- Maintains focus on tasks and can make timely decision
- Communicate effectively with customers / senior leaders
- Executes tasks independently.
Work Conditions
What we offer:
- A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture
- Ongoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Metropolitan Community College)
- 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, plus additional automatic 3% (contribute 6% and UP will contribute 9% [6% + 3%])
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 20% match up to 5%
- Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurance
- Health Savings Account (with company contribution) Dependent Care Savings Account and Transportation Spending Account
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
- Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance, paid Maternity and Parental Leave
- Competitive compensation including eligibility for annual merit, bonus, and equity programs dependent on job level and personal and company performance
Union Pacific strives to attract all available talent. We are committed to creating an environment where all people can be their best, personally and professionally, as we remain a merit and performance-based company.
The final salary of the selected candidate for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, specialty and training. This position also includes additional compensation and benefits offered by Union Pacific.
This position is eligible for participation in the Union Pacific Annual Compensation Program. This is a pay-for-performance program which administers annual salary adjustments, cash incentive bonuses and stock equity as determined by individual performance, company performance and program guidelines. Additionally, this position is eligible for health and welfare benefits, retirement, financial planning benefits and paid and unpaid leave. For more information regarding Union Pacific’s nonagreement employee benefits, please visit our management benefits page.
Background Check Investigation
Medical Review
Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation
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Entry Level Cybersecurity Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level cybersecurity program manager job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, academic projects, or volunteer work that shows you can coordinate security initiatives across teams. Certifications like CompTIA Security+, PMP fundamentals, or CAPM signal readiness to employers. At this level, demonstrating that you can track project timelines, communicate with stakeholders, and understand basic security frameworks matters more than deep technical expertise.
Which companies hire entry level cybersecurity program managers?
Companies hiring entry level cybersecurity program managers right now include Lockheed Martin, Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE, and Caesars Entertainment, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from government contractors, defense firms, healthcare networks, and large technology organizations that run structured junior hiring programs.
Are there remote entry level cybersecurity program manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles are still common at this stage. About 25% of entry level cybersecurity program manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, giving candidates flexibility depending on their location and the employer's security clearance requirements.
Are these new grad cybersecurity program manager jobs?
Yes, many of these openings are new grad and junior roles suited to recent graduates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, academic capstone projects, or a portfolio of relevant work in place of a full professional history.
Which industries hire the most entry level cybersecurity program managers?
Entry Level cybersecurity program manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they manage large volumes of sensitive data and face strict regulatory requirements that demand dedicated security program coordination from the ground up.