Principal Cybersecurity Manager

At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for war-fighters and secure our nation for a better future.

We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.

Credence has an immediate need for a Principal Cybersecurity Manager expected to start Late Summer 2025.

We are seeking a highly experienced and credentialed Principal Cybersecurity Manager to provide strategic guidance, technical leadership, and authoritative advice on cybersecurity practices and standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT and cybersecurity, with a proven track record of managing large-scale engagements for the Department of Defense (DoD), federal agencies, or Fortune 400 organizations.

• Serve as a trusted advisor on cybersecurity strategy, risk management, and compliance.
• Lead the development and implementation of cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Provide expert guidance on Information Assurance (IA) and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF, DoD 8500 series).
• Manage and oversee large, complex cybersecurity engagements across multi-agency or multi-department environments.
• Conduct security assessments, gap analyses, and risk evaluations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and lead cybersecurity teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Prepare and deliver high-level briefings and reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Active Secret security clearance 
• Minimum of 10 years of IT experience, including:
• Providing technical expertise and authoritative advice on strategic cybersecurity practices.
• Managing large, complex cybersecurity engagements for DoD, federal agencies, or Fortune 400 companies.
• Leading multi-agency or multi-department cybersecurity initiatives.
• Experience with cloud security, zero trust architecture, and emerging cybersecurity technologies.
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity mandates and compliance requirements (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and lead at all levels.

Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by Technology and its People!

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