IT Security Project Manager | Long-term project | Financial Client

We are looking for a skilled IT Security Project Manager to join our client's team. This role will lead complex cybersecurity projects that span network infrastructure, secure application development, and enterprise security compliance. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of network security, a strong understanding of application development processes, and is fluent in network terminology and technical environments.

The successful candidate will manage end-to-end IT security projects aligned with our client's technology and compliance standards, collaborate with IT and business stakeholders across regions (EU, APAC, US) to deliver secure, compliant solutions, and lead initiatives focused on network hardening, secure software development, and incident response preparedness.

As an IT Security Project Manager, you are responsible for ensuring the continuous availability and performance of IT systems for clients and employees, maintaining high service quality, resolving disruptions quickly, supporting architecture, infrastructure, and upholding security standards across the organization.

You will:

• Manage end-to-end IT security projects aligned with the client's technology and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders across regions (EU, APAC, US) to deliver secure, compliant solutions.
• Lead initiatives focused on network hardening, secure software development, and incident response preparedness.
• Translate technical requirements into project plans with clear deliverables, milestones, and risk assessments.
• Ensure projects meet security and regulatory standards, such as ISO 27001, NIST, or industry-specific controls.
• Facilitate secure development life cycle integration and oversee implementation of best practices in DevSecOps.
• Coordinate with infrastructure and architecture teams to manage the delivery of secure network solutions.
• Create clear, concise documentation for technical and non-technical stakeholders, including audit-ready reporting.
• Track evolving cybersecurity threats and integrate threat intelligence into project risk planning.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in IT/cybersecurity project management roles.
• Strong understanding of network security principles (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VLANs, VPNs, etc.).
• Knowledge of network protocols and terminology (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP(S), routing, switching).
• Exposure to application development environments (Java, .NET, APIs, CI/CD tools) with an understanding of secure coding and DevSecOps.
• Experience working in a global financial or heavily regulated environment is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments (eg, MiFID II, GDPR, SOX, DORA) is desirable.
• Experience with cloud security frameworks (AWS, Azure, GCP) is desirable.
• Experience with SIEMs, endpoint security, and vulnerability management tools is desirable.
• Ability to work across time zones with distributed teams in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the US is desirable.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Project Management certifications (eg, PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) are preferred.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent are desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.

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