25-1070: Project Manager Network Detection & Response (NDR)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProject Manager Network Detection & Response (NDR) Job ID #: 24-1070Clearance: Must be a U.S. with an active High Risk Public Trust (HRPT) clearance
Location: Beltsville, MD

Who We Are:
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, and state and local markets.

What We Do:
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.

What You’ll Do:
This individual will be responsible for leading all programmatic and delivery aspects of the NDR solution implementation, integration, and sustainment across the Department’s global IT enterprise. The Project Manager will oversee planning, resource allocation, risk management, stakeholder communications, and compliance, ensuring successful execution within scope, cost, and schedule requirements.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead end-to-end project execution for NDR deployment, including kickoff, design, implementation, testing, training, and transition to operations.
• Ensure alignment with the Department’s Target Security Architecture (TSA) and modernization objectives, including EO 14028, FISMA, and FedRAMP High compliance.
• Manage integration of the NDR solution with existing cybersecurity tools, SIEM, and SOAR platforms.
• Drive risk, issue, and change management processes and maintain detailed program documentation.
• Oversee resource planning, subcontractor coordination, and onboarding in compliance with HRPT clearance and security requirements.
• Deliver monthly performance reports, quality assurance documentation, and other contractual deliverables.
• Support incident response coordination, ensuring solution effectiveness in reducing MTTD/MTTR and providing proactive threat-hunting capabilities.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. Master’s degree .
• 10+ years of progressive IT program/project management experience, with 5+ years leading federal cybersecurity modernization programs of similar size, scope, and complexity.
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise NDR, IDS/IPS, or SOC modernization projects, preferably in global or highly distributed environments.
• Prior hands-on experience executing NDR/EDR/XDR engagements using leading platforms such as Darktrace, ExtraHop RevealX, and/or Vectra AI, including deployment, tuning, and integration with SIEM/SOAR.
• Proven record of managing projects with 280,000+ nodes / 200+ cloud instances or similar enterprise scale.
• Certifications:
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) – Required.
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).
  • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager).
  • ITIL v4 Foundations or higher.
  • Agile/Scrum Master certification (SAFe Agilist or equivalent ).

Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.

Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to , , , (including ), , , or expression, marital status, , genetic information, , veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.

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