Security Program Manager Jobs in Virginia
Security Program Manager jobs in Virginia are among the most active in the country, concentrated in defense contracting, federal IT, and cybersecurity across a seniority range from associate program manager through senior director. The largest hiring metros are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads area, where established employers like Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and SAIC maintain significant program management workforces. The most in-demand specialties are cybersecurity program governance, risk and compliance oversight, and cleared defense program delivery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Operational and Industrial Engineering, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience with mission-critical industrial monitoring and control systems site operations.
- 5 years of experience with information security for industrial control systems Operational Technology (OT).
- Experience in control systems and plant health (e.g., operational and control systems, alarm management, system/process FPY, failure rates, statistical/process control).
Preferred qualifications:
- 2 years of site or control room experience in infrastructure operations, data center operations, manufacturing, control system design, or technology based business units.
- Direct experience with information security incidents and threat assessments (e.g., incident response, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments).
- Experience with SQL, dashboarding and advanced data analytics/statistical analysis.
- Ability to operate in a technical environment (e.g., agile, adaptable).
- Demonstrated ability to work with site personnel and drive need-finding, data collection, compliance assessments, business cases, and resulting continuous improvements.
About the job
A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.
Our team of data center operational technology security Technical Program Manager (TPgMs) is chartered to innovate, design, and standardize mission critical systems to improve the cybersecurity posture across Google’s data center facilities worldwide.
We bring operational experience, deep technical knowledge of system administration, network engineering, cybersecurity expertise, and operational excellence together to help scale critical data center cybersecurity products, services and programs for the growing Google Cloud division. Our organization works alongside Security Engineering, Network Engineering, Network Operations, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Center Software and Engineering teams, and Facility Operations to secure and monitor the operational efficiency and security of data center power and cooling systems. This includes risk analysis, prioritization, development, and continuous improvement of both physical system infrastructure and operator facing software.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $192000 - $278000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, measure, and secure operational maturity for new greenfield and brownfield facilities during the commissioning phase of the data center lifecycle. Partner with EXE, GGI, and CorpEng teams to validate facility maturity at FR (Facility Readiness) and manage dependencies during new site turn-ups.
- Coordinate with commissioning teams to configure network infrastructure (such as ngICN/FacNet) in time to provision hosting platforms (such as OTHP) and drive cybersecurity resilience from day.
- Partner with unified Developer and third Party Solutions and 3PDC execution teams to integrate Google OT security standards (Yawn) into E2-E5 environments. Strategize the deployment of cybersecurity tools (e.g., OTHP, OTZK, Nexus, SEA) and replace legacy switches with standardized SCADA designs in E2-E5 sites.
- Protect third-party data center environments against nation-state cyber threats, managing the transition of SCADA systems while maintaining appropriate control system operations.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Operational and Industrial Engineering, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience with mission-critical industrial monitoring and control systems site operations.
- 5 years of experience with information security for industrial control systems Operational Technology (OT).
- Experience in control systems and plant health (e.g., operational and control systems, alarm management, system/process FPY, failure rates, statistical/process control).
Preferred qualifications:
- 2 years of site or control room experience in infrastructure operations, data center operations, manufacturing, control system design, or technology based business units.
- Direct experience with information security incidents and threat assessments (e.g., incident response, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments).
- Experience with SQL, dashboarding and advanced data analytics/statistical analysis.
- Ability to operate in a technical environment (e.g., agile, adaptable).
- Demonstrated ability to work with site personnel and drive need-finding, data collection, compliance assessments, business cases, and resulting continuous improvements.
About the job
A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. You’ll work with stakeholders to plan requirements, identify risks, manage project schedules, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. You're equally comfortable explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical tradeoffs in product development with engineers.
Our team of data center operational technology security Technical Program Manager (TPgMs) is chartered to innovate, design, and standardize mission critical systems to improve the cybersecurity posture across Google’s data center facilities worldwide.
We bring operational experience, deep technical knowledge of system administration, network engineering, cybersecurity expertise, and operational excellence together to help scale critical data center cybersecurity products, services and programs for the growing Google Cloud division. Our organization works alongside Security Engineering, Network Engineering, Network Operations, Site Reliability Engineering, Data Center Software and Engineering teams, and Facility Operations to secure and monitor the operational efficiency and security of data center power and cooling systems. This includes risk analysis, prioritization, development, and continuous improvement of both physical system infrastructure and operator facing software.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $192000 - $278000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, measure, and secure operational maturity for new greenfield and brownfield facilities during the commissioning phase of the data center lifecycle. Partner with EXE, GGI, and CorpEng teams to validate facility maturity at FR (Facility Readiness) and manage dependencies during new site turn-ups.
- Coordinate with commissioning teams to configure network infrastructure (such as ngICN/FacNet) in time to provision hosting platforms (such as OTHP) and drive cybersecurity resilience from day.
- Partner with unified Developer and third Party Solutions and 3PDC execution teams to integrate Google OT security standards (Yawn) into E2-E5 environments. Strategize the deployment of cybersecurity tools (e.g., OTHP, OTZK, Nexus, SEA) and replace legacy switches with standardized SCADA designs in E2-E5 sites.
- Protect third-party data center environments against nation-state cyber threats, managing the transition of SCADA systems while maintaining appropriate control system operations.
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security program manager jobs across Virginia.
- Active security clearance at the Secret or Top Secret level required by most Virginia employers
- PMP or equivalent program management certification strongly preferred across Virginia defense and federal contracting roles
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, business, or a related field
- Five or more years of experience managing security programs within government or defense environments
- Familiarity with NIST frameworks, RMF, and federal compliance standards commonly used by Virginia contractors
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and reporting to executive stakeholders in matrixed organizations
Security Program Manager Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a security program manager in Virginia?
The most direct path in Virginia combines a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field with a Project Management Professional certification and an active federal security clearance. Virginia has no state-issued license for this role, but clearance eligibility is a practical prerequisite for the majority of positions in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads. Many candidates transition from IT, risk, or compliance analyst roles within the same defense or federal contracting organization.
Which companies hire security program managers in Virginia?
Employers hiring security program managers in Virginia right now include Amazon, Amazon Web Services, and Booz Allen Hamilton, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Northern Virginia's dense concentration of federal agencies and prime contractors means many of the largest postings come from organizations supporting Department of Defense and intelligence community programs.
Which Virginia cities have the most security program manager jobs?
The cities with the most security program manager openings in Virginia are Arlington, Manassas, and McLean. Northern Virginia dominates because of its proximity to the Pentagon, federal civilian agencies, and the headquarters of major defense contractors, while Richmond draws openings from state government IT programs and regional financial institutions, and Hampton Roads benefits from substantial Navy and joint command program management needs.
Are there remote security program manager jobs in Virginia?
Yes, though they are less common than in purely analytical fields because many Virginia security program manager roles involve cleared work requiring on-site presence. About 29% of security program manager openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote options more likely in risk governance, compliance oversight, and vendor management functions that do not involve classified systems access.
How can I get hired as a security program manager in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a junior program coordinator or security analyst role at a mid-tier Northern Virginia contractor, where rotational exposure to program management is built into career development tracks. Employers like SAIC, ManTech, and Peraton regularly bring in candidates from IT, compliance, and risk backgrounds for associate program roles. Earning a CompTIA Security+ and beginning the clearance process through an entry-level position gives a candidate a measurable advantage over peers without cleared work history.
Where can I find and apply to security program manager jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to security program manager jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings from employers actively hiring. Find roles that fit your experience and clearance level and apply directly to the ones that match.
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