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Principal, Technical Program Manager, Cyber Defense

Chicago, IL, USFull-time2026-10-17 → 2026-11-09
Hybrid

Core

Build the Cyber Defense learning system by connecting incidents, detections, and exercises into 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 operational learning systems, post-incident review frameworks, and executive decision forums

Domain

Cybersecurity / Cyber Defense / Security Operations

Required skills

Technical Program Management, Security Operations, Cross-functional program ownership, 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, Business operations

Technologies

None explicitly listed

Responsibilities

Establish post-incident review frameworks and cadence, Define metrics for detection effectiveness and response quality, Operate the Detection Council as a decision-oriented forum, Lead cross-functional Cyber Defense initiatives from planning to execution, Translate technical work into executive-relevant narratives, Strengthen leadership operating rhythm and meeting hygiene, Support the SVP with prioritization and decision forums