Full-Time

Program Manager

CBP

Updated on 9/4/2026

Agile Defense

Agile Defense

1,001-5,000 employees

Cybersecurity and IT services for government

Compensation Overview

$170k - $225k/yr

+ $10,000 signing bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Reston, VA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid schedule requires 3–5 days on-site, with on-call requirements and occasional customer-directed work at approved locations.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
Project & Program Management (1)
Required Skills
TCP/IP
Incident Response
LDAP
Microsoft Windows
SQL
Computer Networking
Operating Systems
Quality Assurance (QA)
Cybersecurity
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • An active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • ISC2 Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP) certification in good standing.
  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, STEM, information technology, or cybersecurity.
  • Seven years of direct project and program management leading cybersecurity programs.
  • A minimum of seven years of professional experience with incident response, insider threat investigations, digital forensics, and cyber threats.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in tracking activities within various security operation workflows.
  • Working knowledge of operating systems commonly deployed in enterprise networks, including Windows, OS X, and Linux.
  • Conceptual understanding of Windows Active Directory.
  • Working knowledge of network communications and routing protocols, including TCP, UDP, ICMP, BGP, and MPLS.
  • Working knowledge of common internet applications and standards, including SMTP, DNS, DHCP, SQL, HTTP, and HTTPS.
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust and Information Assurance.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • An active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, the ability to obtain and maintain a CBP Background Investigation and EOD, and the ability to support a hybrid schedule with on-call requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze highly complex cybersecurity issues and recommend plans of action for contractor and government staff.
  • Manage contractor teams supporting resolution of complex cybersecurity issues.
  • Serve as the contractor's primary contact for U.S. government personnel.
  • Develop solution and proposal materials and support corporate culture development, employee mentoring, recruiting efforts, and customer liaison activities.
  • Conduct quality assurance reviews of all CSOC activities by reviewing metrics and case analysis.
  • Plan, organize, schedule, and report progress for various projects.
  • Construct and optimize operational workflows for functional teams across multiple shifts.
  • Develop, collect, and analyze security operational metrics to optimize CSOC performance and minimize organizational risk.
  • Research, evaluate, recommend, and design new security technologies and supporting infrastructure.
  • Develop technical cybersecurity solutions in response to customer requests or for proposal solution development.
  • Provide technical writing support for corporate responses to RFPs and RFQs.
  • Support new Agile Defense engagements as a transitional program or operations lead.
  • Document business and workflow processes in this area.
  • Provide technical consultation in cybersecurity capability development.
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant cybersecurity and related technologies.
  • Serve as a technical cybersecurity subject-matter expert, on-site task lead, and primary customer point of contact.
  • Maintain a 24x7 shift schedule and minimum-manning requirements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Progressive experience leading a cybersecurity program that includes cyber operations, security engineering, and information assurance.
  • Experience identifying and implementing countermeasures or mitigating controls for deployment in an enterprise network environment.
  • Ability to act as a subject-matter expert across multiple related tasks and programs.
  • Active CBP Background Investigation is strongly preferred.

Agile Defense provides IT and cybersecurity services to the U.S. Federal Government, including digital transformation, IT modernization, and a Virtual Security Operations Center (VSOC) to defend against cyber threats. Its services support national security and civilian missions across federal agencies, delivered through various contract vehicles. The company expands its capabilities through acquisitions (IntelliBridge and XOR Security) and focuses on AI-enabled workforce transformation and enterprise IT to enhance government operations. Unlike many suppliers, Agile Defense emphasizes a government-focused portfolio with a multidimensional VSOC and AI-driven workforce upgrades, positioning itself to meet federal security and modernization needs. The goal is to help federal agencies protect data and systems, modernize IT infrastructure, and improve cyber resilience across national security and civilian missions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Agile Defense won $250 million Navy logistics IT work on August 13, 2026.
  • It won a $100 million Tradewinds OTA for NORAD and USNORTHCOM on July 15, 2026.
  • USCIS awarded Agile Defense a five-year, $118 million RAPID contract on April 20, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Federal contract protests can freeze revenue, as GSA Polaris awards stayed contestable in June 2026.
  • Agile Defense's headcount fell 6.7% year over year by March 2026.
  • If Alliant 3 and RAPID recompetes slip in 2027, the pipeline breaks.

What makes Agile Defense unique

  • Agile Defense pairs federal cyber services with AI, data, and digital transformation.
  • Its November 2025 IntelliBridge integration unified delivery, finance, growth, and leadership.
  • The February 2026 Alliant 3 award shows competitiveness in governmentwide acquisition vehicles.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

27%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

27%
PR Newswire
Jan 7th, 2025
Agile Defense Scales through IntelliBridge Acquisition

/PRNewswire/ -- Agile Defense, a leading provider of comprehensive digital transformation, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions for the Department of...

PR Newswire
Mar 27th, 2024
Agile Defense Announces Bill Luebke As Chief Financial Officer

RESTON, Va., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Agile Defense, an end-to-end provider of large-scale, digital transformation, and cybersecurity solutions to national security and federal civilian customers, appointed Bill Luebke as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Luebke will oversee all aspects of financial management and strategy, playing a key role in driving the company's continued success and growth.Prior to joining Agile Defense, Luebke served as the Principal Accounting Officer, Senior Vice President, and Controller at Perspecta (now part of Peraton) where he oversaw the control, analysis, and interpretation of financial records. Luebke previously held senior level positions overseeing financial teams at CSRA Inc. (now GDIT), and CSC."Today marks a pivotal moment in our company's journey as we welcome Bill Luebke as our new Chief Financial Officer. With Bill's proven track record and visionary leadership, we are poised to elevate our financial strategies and drive sustainable growth," said Agile Defense CEO Rick Wagner.Current CFO Daniel Yuly will transition into a new role where he will focus on optimizing the financial performance of Agile Defense's programs and efficient delivery to customers. To learn more about Agile Defense's services and solutions, visit www.Agile-Defense.com.About Agile Defense:Headquartered in Reston, VA, Agile Defense is an end-to-end enterprise IT solutions provider, delivering leading-edge digital transformation and cybersecurity solutions at scale

GovCon Wire
Jan 24th, 2024
Razwan Raja Named Chief Innovation Officer at Agile Defense

Razwan Raja, formerly founder and principal of XOR Security, has been appointed chief innovation officer at information technology services provider Agile Defense, an Enlightenment Capital portfolio company.

PR Newswire
Jan 23rd, 2024
Agile Defense'S Razwan Raja Appointed To Chief Innovation Officer

RESTON, Va., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Agile Defense, an end-to-end provider of large-scale, digital transformation, and cybersecurity solutions to national security and federal civilian customers, is pleased to share that Razwan Raja has been appointed as Chief Innovation Officer (CINO) at Agile Defense. Raja drives the organization's investment in innovation and leads technical teams to develop cutting-edge solutions aligned to customer needs.Previously, Raja served as the Founder and Principal of XOR Security which was acquired by Agile Defense in May 2023. Razwan brings a focus on innovating for customers and a strategic approach to business development efforts. He is adept at creating solutions to complex engineering operations and integration efforts for federal clients within the U.S. and overseas."Elevating Razwan into this role demonstrates how Agile Defense is intentionally focusing on how we can leverage our unique combination of technical talent and innovative capabilities to close mission gaps and retain our nation's competitive advantage," said Agile Defense CEO Rick Wagner

Washington Technology
Dec 13th, 2023
Agile Defense brings in new growth chief

Agile Defense has hired a new chief growth officer in John Hart, a 25-year industry veteran who joins the digital transformation company after working in that same role at Valiant Integrated Services.