Security Program Manager

Security Program Manager

Location: Remote (US-based, standard business hours with some early morning cross time zone collaboration)
Employment Type: Contract (40 hours per week; 6+ months)
Industry: Technology / Software / Cybersecurity
Level: Senior Program Manager / Security Program Manager
Compensation: $80-90 per hour (W2)

About the Role

We’re partnering with a rapidly scaling technology organization that is building out its security function and maturing its cybersecurity capabilities. The Security Program Manager will play a critical role in driving security program execution, establishing governance, and bringing structure to an environment without a formal PMO.

This is a high-impact role that works cross-functionally across Security, Engineering, R&D, and Compliance teams to move major initiatives forward, strengthen security posture, and operationalize security and compliance programs.

What You’ll Do

Security Program Management

• Lead cross-functional execution of cybersecurity initiatives including SOC transition, CNAPP/MDR programs, IAM/SSO rollouts, and incident response uplift.
• Mature security program processes with an eye toward progressing from low maturity to documented, defined, and repeatable practices.
• Build structure, templates, progress tracking, and governance mechanisms in an environment with limited existing PMO resources.

Incident Response & Operational Maturity

• Help define and operationalize core IR processes: central logging, outage and containment playbooks, system rebuild procedures, and continuity planning.
• Coordinate stakeholders across engineering, operations, and security to ensure processes are documented, tested, and maintained.

Compliance & Audit Enablement

• Support SOC 2 and ISO initiatives, including the transition from project-based execution to business-as-usual operations.
• Partner with internal teams and external tools/providers (e.g., automation platforms) to streamline evidence collection, monitoring, and program tracking.

Engineering & SDLC Integration

• Collaborate with distributed engineering teams to incorporate security checkpoints into the SDLC.
• Work effectively across both Agile and Waterfall delivery models.
• Drive alignment with product and R&D stakeholders where shared resources and competing priorities exist.

What We’re Looking For

Must-Have Experience

• 5–10+ years of security program or technical program management experience in a cybersecurity, SaaS, or technology organization.
• Demonstrated success in maturing security programs , improving operational processes, and standing up governance in low-maturity environments.
• Strong understanding of SOC operations, CNAPP/MDR tooling, IAM/SSO implementations , and incident response processes.
• Experience enabling or managing SOC 2, ISO 27001, or similar compliance frameworks .
• Ability to drive outcomes across cross-functional, shared-resource teams .
• Comfortable working with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience supporting CMMI, NIST CSF, or other maturity frameworks.
• Background partnering with globally distributed teams (India, East/West Coast).
• Familiarity with Drata or other compliance automation tools.
• PMP, CISSP, CISM, or other relevant credentials.

Why This Role Is Compelling

• Direct, meaningful impact on the security maturity of a growing organization.
• Opportunity to build foundational processes and governance from the ground up.
• Highly collaborative role with visibility across leadership, engineering, and GRC.
• Fully remote work environment with a strong focus on ownership and transparency.

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.?

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.??

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker’s compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided.??

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