Security Program Manager Jobs

Security Program Manager jobs are open across defense, technology, financial services, healthcare, and government contracting, at levels from associate to senior and director, with specializations in risk management, compliance frameworks, and enterprise security governance. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles176+
Top stateVirginia
Top employerAmazon
Top cityHerndon, VA
Work type46% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Akima
Security Program Analyst II
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Security Program Analyst II
Akima
Rosslyn, Virginia
Business Analysis
Compliance & Legal
Project Management
$95k - $101k/yr
On-Site
Associate's degree
10,000+

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Comcast
Comcast Cybersecurity: Senior Program Manager, Cyber Security – Frontier AI Models
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Comcast Cybersecurity: Senior Program Manager, Cyber Security – Frontier AI Models
Comcast
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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CRUSOE
Security Program Manager
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CRUSOE
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Security Program Manager
CRUSOE
Dallas, Texas
Project & Program Management
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Project Management
Security & Protective Services
$150k - $185k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Parsons
Security Program Manager - Secret required
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Parsons
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Security Program Manager - Secret required
Parsons
Aberdeen, Maryland
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$134k - $241k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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J2B GLOBAL LLC
Program Manager (Information Security)
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J2B GLOBAL LLC
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Program Manager (Information Security)
J2B GLOBAL LLC
Fremont, California
Business Strategy
Data Analytics
Data Science

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Security Program Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon17
  • Raytheon
    Raytheon7
  • Apple
    Apple4
  • Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
    Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory4
  • MTSI
    MTSI3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software26
  • Retail11
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces10
  • Electronics & Hardware4
  • Banking & Financial Services4

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in security program manager jobs.

  • Five or more years of experience managing information security programs or projects
  • Hands-on experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, or SOC 2 compliance
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
  • Demonstrated ability to manage risk assessments, audits, and remediation tracking across an organization
  • Experience communicating security program status and risks to executive and non-technical stakeholders
  • Familiarity with GRC platforms such as ServiceNow, Archer, or similar governance and risk tools

Tips for Your Security Program Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to each framework

Security program managers are often hired against a specific framework, whether NIST, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP. Pull the exact framework names from each job posting and mirror that language in your experience bullets so your resume clears automated screening.

Quantify program scope not just outcomes

Hiring managers want to see the scale you've managed: number of controls implemented, teams coordinated, or audit findings remediated. Replace vague impact statements with scope details that show how large and complex your programs actually were.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists security program manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter by clearance requirements upfront

Many security program manager roles in defense and government contracting require an active clearance. Sort openings by whether they require a clearance before applying, so you're not investing time in roles that will screen you out at the offer stage.

Prepare a program lifecycle case study

Interviewers frequently ask you to walk through a security program you built or inherited and improved. Prepare a concise narrative covering scope, stakeholder alignment, risk decisions you made, and measurable results, ready to adapt to behavioral and situational questions.

Negotiate scope before title or compensation

Security program manager roles vary widely in authority: some own enterprise-wide programs, others support a single product line. Before negotiating compensation, clarify reporting structure, budget ownership, and whether you'll have direct reports, since these define the role's actual seniority.

Security Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most security program managers?

The companies hiring the most security program managers right now include Amazon, Raytheon, and Apple, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, California, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is strongest at large technology companies, federal contractors, and regulated industries like financial services and healthcare.

How many security program manager jobs are remote?

About 54% of security program manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the security field. Governance, risk, and compliance-focused positions tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles tied to classified government programs or physical infrastructure typically require on-site presence.

How do you become a security program manager?

Most security program managers move into the role after several years as a security analyst, security engineer, or IT project manager. Building experience with risk assessments, compliance audits, and cross-functional projects matters more than any single credential. Earning a CISM or CISSP strengthens your candidacy, and managing a security initiative end-to-end, even in a supporting role, is often the deciding factor in landing the first program management title.

Can you get a security program manager job without direct program management experience?

You can get a security program manager job without the exact title if you've led security initiatives, coordinated remediation efforts, or managed compliance projects in a prior role. Emphasize scope, stakeholder coordination, and risk decision-making in your resume rather than formal project management credentials. Starting with a program coordinator or security operations lead role at a larger organization is a practical path to the full program manager level.

What does the security program manager interview process look like?

The interview process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your background and framework experience, followed by a technical or competency interview where you walk through a security program you've managed. Later rounds usually involve a panel with engineering, legal, or compliance stakeholders and a scenario exercise asking how you'd build or mature a specific program. Some employers include a written case study or presentation as a final step.

Where can I find and apply to security program manager jobs?

You can find and apply to security program manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing. There's no separate signup step required before you apply.

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