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Cornerstone OnDemand

Cybersecurity Program Manager

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Santa Monica, CA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $104K - $166K 💻 Cybersecurity 🗓️ May 21st, 2026
CISM FedRAMP ISO 27001

Edtech.com's Summary

Cornerstone OnDemand is hiring a Cybersecurity Program Manager to lead customer-facing cybersecurity initiatives and programs, particularly within the Public Sector in the United States and Canada. The role involves managing cybersecurity risks, supporting security frameworks like ISO 27001 and FedRAMP, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security standards across the organization.

Highlights
  • Lead cybersecurity objectives and Public Sector programs in the US and Canada.
  • Manage cybersecurity risks, supplier assurance, and customer security audits.
  • Support operational management of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, FedRAMP, and Protected B.
  • Partner with global Cybersecurity Engineering and Assurance teams and cross-functional leaders.
  • Identify and mitigate business, cybersecurity, and technology risks, improving internal controls.
  • Recommend updates to security policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Requires a degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related fields.
  • Minimum of 5 years of program/project management experience in global technology organizations, preferably SaaS.
  • Significant knowledge of Security, Risk Management & Governance frameworks and Public Sector compliance.
  • Preferred certifications include CISP, CISM, CISA, CRISC or equivalent.
  • Salary range: $103,800 - $166,100 USD, with potential bonuses and benefits.

Cybersecurity Program Manager Full Description

Cybersecurity Program Manager - United States

Santa Monica, CA, United States

We're looking for a

Cybersecurity Program Manager - United States

This role is Hybrid, United States

Location : United States - Santa Monica

Title : Cybersecurity Program Manager

Position Summary :

The Cybersecurity Program Manager is an important role in leading customer-facing Cybersecurity objectives and initiatives including Public Sector programs within the United States and Canada. This role will support the overall vision of the Cybersecurity Program at Cornerstone OnDemand. This position is part of the global Cybersecurity Engineering and Assurance team and reports into the AVP, Quality & Risk Management.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Lead customer-facing Cybersecurity objectives and initiatives including Public Sector programs within the United States and Canada.

•   Partner with the global Cybersecurity Risk Management program to ensure identification, communication, and management of company-wide Cybersecurity Risks.

•   Manage Cybersecurity Risks, Supplier Assurance, and customer security audits/assessments.

•   Support the operational management of key security frameworks such as ISO 27001, FedRAMP, Protected B, etc.

•   Support the global business impact assessments and risk assessment program.

•   Work closely with the global Cybersecurity Engineering and Assurance team to implement security standards across the organization.

•   Interface and partner with cross functional leaders from Engineering, Cloud Operations, IT and other functions to develop, manage and maintain effective security plans and controls.

•   Identify business, cybersecurity, and technology risks, evaluate internal controls to treat risks, and develop opportunities to continuously improve internal security controls.

•   Work with control owners to ensure control objectives and activities meet compliance standards for effectiveness and evidence and ensuring operational efficiencies.

•   Recommend updates to security policies, standards, and procedures to address new industry practices, requirements and standards based on security and compliance requirements.

Skills and Experience :

•   Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields.

•   5+ years demonstrated experience in program, project, and process management and improvement.

•   5+ years demonstrated experience in a global technology organization (preferably SaaS) in a related role.

•   Significant knowledge and experience with the operational management of key Security, Risk management & Governance frameworks such as ISO 27001, FedRAMP, Protected B, etc.

•   Significant knowledge and experience managing Public Sector controls and regulatory compliance.

•   Advanced knowledge of latest security tools, technologies and security control industry best practices.

•   Strong self-directed work habits, exhibiting initiative, drive, creativity, maturity, self-assurance, and professionalism.

•   Experience in metrics, maintaining dashboards and executive reporting.

•   Proficiency in data analysis, documentation and articulation skills with excellent communication, presentation and collaboration skills.

Preferred Certifications :

•   CISP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or equivalent

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At Cornerstone, we are dedicated to inspiring excellence and pushing boundaries in everything we do. Our compensation strategy is based on three fundamental principles: equitable pay, market-driven research, and skill-based appraisals. As part of our mission to share success and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world, the listed salary range is just one element of Cornerstone’s comprehensive compensation package. This compensation package may also include annual bonuses, short- and program-specific awards depending on the role, and a comprehensive benefit offering. The disclosed salary range reflects the geographic differential based on the location of the position if applicable. The starting salary for the successful applicant will depend on several job-related factors, including education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, and market demands. This range is based on a full-time position and may be adjusted in the future. Join us in shaping the future of work — tomorrow, together. Experience flexibility and empowerment in your career at Cornerstone. The BASE salary range for this position is: 103800 - 166100 USD.
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