IT Security & Cloud Project Manager

IT Security & Cloud Project Manager

Contract (1+years) | Houston, TX 77002 | 100% Onsite

Pay Rate: $100-$125/HR W-2

We are seeking an experienced IT Security & Cloud Project Manager to lead enterprise cloud security and compliance initiatives supporting a large-scale cloud transformation program. This role will oversee multiple technical projects focused on cloud migration, security architecture, governance, and compliance while coordinating cross-functional teams across Infrastructure, Applications, Security, Data, and Business groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise IT security and cloud projects from planning through deployment and production support.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, resources, vendors, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to successfully implement secure cloud solutions.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Partner with infrastructure, security, application, and business teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Provide executive-level project status reporting, risk mitigation, and resource planning.
• Drive projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT Project Management experience focused on Security & Compliance.
• 5+ additional years of IT infrastructure or technology experience.
• Must have experience leading production cloud implementations or migrations (Azure and/or AWS). Candidates with only proof-of-concept or pilot project experience will not be considered.
• Strong understanding of cloud security concepts including IAM, encryption, network security, cloud architecture, risk management, threat modeling, and defense-in-depth.
• Experience implementing and securing cloud environments.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and cloud delivery methodologies.
• Experience managing multiple enterprise-level technical projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, or other cybersecurity certifications
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, or Monday.com
• Experience working in large enterprise environments with complex infrastructure and security programs

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technical Project Manager who understands both project delivery and the technical aspects of cloud security, and who has successfully led production cloud initiatives from planning through deployment.