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Principal, Technical Program Manager, Cyber Defense

Chicago, Illinois, USFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Build the Cyber Defense learning system by connecting incidents, detections, and exercises through an end-to-end feedback loop to produce prioritized improvements and measurable maturity gains.

Role type

Principal, Technical Program Manager (Cyber Defense)

Builds

Cyber Defense learning systems, post-incident review frameworks, executive decision forums, and operational metrics.

Domain

Cybersecurity / Cyber Defense / Security Operations

Required skills

Technical Program Management, Security Operations, Cross-functional program execution, Post-incident review facilitation, Operational metrics definition, Executive communication, Systems thinking, Risk management, Dependency tracking, Issue resolution

Preferred skills

Cyber Defense experience, Security Operations Center (SOC) experience, Detection Engineering, Leadership council operation, Executive program management

Technologies

None explicitly listed

Responsibilities

Establish and operate post-incident review frameworks, define and evolve detection effectiveness metrics, operate the Detection Council as a decision-oriented forum, drive cross-functional Cyber Defense initiatives, deliver executive communications and narratives, strengthen leadership operating rhythms, support the SVP with prioritization and execution

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship