Security Project Manager – Government & Insurance (Contract)

Job Title: Security Project Manager – Government & Insurance
Location: Chicago, IL
Work Model: Hybrid (Possibility of travel to NW Indiana and/or Wisconsin)
Rate: $65-$75
Contract Length: 6 months (Strong Possibility of Extension)
Employment Type: 1099

1. Job Summary

The Security Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and successful delivery of security-focused initiatives within government and insurance environments. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks, while effectively managing risk and protecting sensitive data, systems, and infrastructure.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full security project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closure
• Manage multiple concurrent security projects across cyber and physical security domains
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, third-party vendors, and client stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery
• Ensure compliance with government regulations (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP, CJIS) and insurance industry standards (e.g., NAIC, PCI DSS, HIPAA, where applicable)
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks; implement mitigation strategies and track remediation efforts
• Oversee the implementation of security controls, technologies, and remediation initiatives
• Support incident response planning, tabletop exercises, and post-incident reviews
Prepare and present project status reports, risk summaries, and executive-level briefings to senior leadership

3. Required Skills & Competencies

• Security & Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and security controls related to data protection, identity and access management, and infrastructure security
• Regulatory & Compliance Expertise: Experience working within regulated environments, including government and/or insurance sectors, with knowledge of FISMA, CJIS, NAIC, PCI DSS, and HIPAA
• Project Management: Strong experience managing projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies; ability to manage scope, schedule, cost, and quality
• Risk Management: Experience conducting risk assessments, supporting threat modeling, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery planning
• Communication & Leadership: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to work effectively within complex, matrixed organizations and navigate politically sensitive environments
  

4. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• 5–7 years of experience in security project management, with demonstrated experience supporting government and/or insurance clients
• Professional certifications preferred, such as PMP, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent
Experience working in compliance-driven or highly regulated environments required

5. Work Environment & Conditions

• Hybrid or on-site work model, depending on client and project requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance may be required for government engagements
• Occasional travel to client, agency, or project sites