Program Manager
US$170,000 – US$225,000 / yr base salary
Posted 18 Feb 2026
Advertised as “Program Manager (CBP)”
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- Expected experience
- 7+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$170,000 – US$225,000 / yr |
|---|
CertificationsProject Management Professional, CISSP
Field of studyComputer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Information Technology
Study levelBachelor's
About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Title: Program Managers Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility, ability to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation (CBP BI) and EOD, active BI strongly preferred. We can begin processing for candidates who do not hold one. Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required Location: Reston, VA - Hybrid 3-5 days, on-call requirements Salary Range: $175,225,000 Signing Bonus: $10,000 for candidates with an active CBP BI. Payable after 90 days; standard terms apply. SUMMARY Agile Defense is seeking highly technical Program Manager to lead an enterprise cybersecurity program delivering and developing 24/7 Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) services for a variety of federal customers. Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills, be able to work independently and as part of a team, with demonstrated leadership capabilities. Skills and experience in Program Management, Cyber Operations (IR, Hunt, Threat Intel), Security Engineering and modernization are required for this position. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting a 24x7x365 CSOC environment as an analyst or engineer, experience as a technical team leader within the SOC, and program management experience. These positions provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and deep technical expertise across key mission areas, including cyber operations, security engineering, information assurance intelligence, and modernization initiatives. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Program Manager will have professional experience that demonstrates capabilities to analyze highly complex cybersecurity issues, recommend plans of action for Contractor and Government staff, and manage Contractor teams supporting resolution of these issues. This individual will serve as the Contractor’s primary contact for USG Government personnel. Corporate duties such as solution/proposal development, corporate culture development, mentoring employees, supporting recruiting efforts, serve as liaison with various customers (internal and external) will also be required. The program is currently operating in hybrid with scheduled remote and onsite requirements at approved customer locations when directed to do so by the customer. Additional include: