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Technical Project Manager

Apex Systems
Dubuque, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025
Job#: 2069538

Job Description:

This is a technical project management role that reports directly to the Chief Information Security Officer and is responsible for managing projects and coordinating compliance activities within the Cybersecurity department.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Technical Project Manager to join our Cybersecurity team. The primary responsibility of this role is to coordinate SOC 2, SOX and other security compliance activities for the IT organization. The Project Manager will also support high-visibility and complex cybersecurity projects and programs, working with engineers in various functions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical project management skills and understanding of SOC 2 and other security frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

SOC 2, SOX, and other Compliance Programs:

  • Develop plan and manage plan in partnership with external auditors
  • Coordinate meetings with appropriate SME’s, facilitate communication, and track completion of open questions and deliverables.
  • Coordinate, organize and validate evidence, for submission.

Project Management:

  • Work with Cybersecurity team to develop project plans and track progress against milestones.
  • Provide regular status updates and reports to senior management on progress and escalate any risks or issues.
  • Actively manage and report on the critical path to provide a line of sight into risks, issues, and dependencies before they impact the project; escalate risks, issues, and dependencies as needed.
  • Work with CISO and cyber team to develop exec-level presentations designed to communicate progress and risk.
  • Design Jira dashboard to help communicate and track progress of vulnerability remediation.
  • Support Cybersecurity-related efforts around M&A activities.

Knowledge & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or comparable work experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in a cybersecurity, application development or other IT field.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity and IT infrastructure concepts and technology to facilitate communication, understanding, analysis, and reporting, ensure risks, issues, and dependencies are defined and tracked.
  • Experience managing SOC 2 or similar compliance projects and audits.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, audit processes, risk management, and control implementation.
  • Solid experience with Jira and Confluence required.
  • Intermediate/Advanced PowerPoint skills preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.

Complexity

  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and teams.
  • Proven ability to drive teams to reduce ambiguity and to facilitate problem solving and collaboration.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178 .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

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