GA DHS – Application Manager

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This individual will be responsible
for managing project execution, monitoring team performance, ensuring optimal
resource allocation, and overseeing vendor relationships. The Application
Manager will also ensure that cross-work stream interactions are efficiently
managed and that all deliverables align with business objectives, timelines,
and quality standards. A comprehensive technical background and proven hands-on
capabilities across diverse IT disciplines are essential for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Coordination & Cross-Work Stream Interaction:
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Facilitate coordination between cross-functional
teams and work streams to ensure effective communication, knowledge sharing,
and alignment across departments.
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Drive collaboration between different teams,
ensuring each work stream is on track with clear ownership and timelines.
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Act as the main point of contact between work
streams, ensuring dependencies between teams are identified and managed
proactively.
Project Oversight & Progress Monitoring:
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Develop comprehensive project plans that outline
clear goals, milestones, deadlines, and responsibilities across multiple work
streams.
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Track the progress of all work streams within a
project, ensuring individual streams align with overall project objectives and
timelines.
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Address any delays or issues that arise,
ensuring smooth project progression and efficient handling of inter dependencies.
Resource Allocation & Bandwidth Management:
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Monitor team capacity and bandwidth across work
streams to ensure resources are optimally allocated and no team or individual
is overburdened.
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Reallocate resources as needed to maintain a
balanced workload and ensure high-priority tasks are completed on time.
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Ensure alignment of resources across multiple
work streams to avoid conflicts and optimize productivity.
Performance Tracking & Evaluation:
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Continuously monitor and evaluate the
performance of teams and work streams, using data to assess productivity and
identify areas for improvement.
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Provide regular feedback to team members and
work stream leaders, identifying opportunities for process improvements or
resource adjustments.
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Report on the status of project deliverables and
team performance to senior leadership, offering insights and actionable
recommendations.
Task Progression & Outcome Evaluation:
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Ensure the timely completion of tasks across
work streams, adjusting as needed to accommodate shifts in priorities or
resources.
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Evaluate the outcomes of completed projects,
identifying key successes and areas for future improvement.
Risk, Security & Issue Management:
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Proactively identify and address potential
risks, including cybersecurity vulnerabilities or compliance issues, that may
affect the progress or quality of work across different work streams.
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Develop risk mitigation plans and implement
corrective actions promptly to keep projects on course.
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Ensure that all project risks, including those
related to security policies and data protection, are communicated to
stakeholders in a timely manner.
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Maintain familiarity with state agency security
regulations and ensure that applications and systems comply with applicable
state and federal security policies and standards.
Security Collaboration & Guidance:
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Work closely with enterprise security teams to
review and validate security architecture for applications across cloud,
on-premises, and hybrid environments.
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Provide ongoing security guidance to application
development and DevOps teams, ensuring adherence to security best practices
throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
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Collaborate on the implementation of secure
CI/CD pipelines, integrating security checks such as static/dynamic code
analysis, secrets scanning, and artifact integrity verification.
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Guide teams on proper configuration and use of
cloud security services (e.g., IAM, encryption, network security controls) in
platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
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Assist in developing and enforcing
infrastructure security standards, including secure provisioning, patch
management, and hardening of resources across environments.
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Participate in threat modeling and security risk
assessments to proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in application
design and deployment strategies.
Vendor Management & Collaboration:
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Oversee relationships with external vendors,
ensuring they deliver products and services on time and within agreed-upon
terms.
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Collaborate with vendors to resolve any
project-related issues and ensure their deliverables meet organizational and
security standards.
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Ensure vendor engagements include appropriate
security clauses and that vendors adhere to state-mandated cybersecurity
practices.
Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization:
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Identify opportunities to streamline workflows
across work streams, improve communication, and increase efficiency.
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Implement best practices and process
improvements to optimize project execution, resource allocation, and team
collaboration.
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Continuously integrate security best practices
into the application lifecycle and project management methodologies.
Qualifications:
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10+ years’ experience in application management,
project oversight, and cross-functional team coordination.
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Strong leadership and organizational skills with
a demonstrated ability to manage and oversee multiple teams and work streams
simultaneously.
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Proven experience collaborating with security
architects and engineering teams to ensure secure application design and
deployment.
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Strong understanding of cloud security
principles, including identity management, encryption, and network
segmentation.
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Experience with secure CI/CD practices and
infrastructure-as-code security controls (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, GitOps).
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Familiarity with security tools and platforms,
container security, vulnerability management, and SIEM systems.
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Demonstrated experience with cybersecurity
principles, secure application development, and compliance with state agency IT
security policies.
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Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as
NIST, HIPAA, CJIS, or other relevant government security standards.
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Experience in vendor management, including
negotiation, performance tracking, and contract management.
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Expertise in project management tools and
methodologies, with the ability to track performance and optimize resources
effectively.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability
to drive cross-functional collaboration and manage complex relationships.

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Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to
manage risks and resolve issues in a timely manner.