Security Infrastructure Support Team Lead

Why Work with Us?

• We trust, empower, and believe in our employees to soar to their fullest potential! 
• We offer a robust benefits package (medical, dental, vision, STD, Accident, Life, Hospital Insurance, FSA, HSA, 401K match, professional development stipend, etc.).
• We love to have fun and give back to the community. Community Service and Employee Engagement events are atop our calendar events!
• We genuinely like each other and champion everyone to achieve their own greatness! 

This role is mostly remote; however, it will require occasional onsite meetings in the Bethesda, MD area. With no travel reimbursements allocated. This role is contingent based on contract award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a technical team supporting security infrastructure operations, vulnerability remediation, and incident response.
• Manage projects, allocate resources, and provide technical guidance to ensure tasks align with organizational objectives and SLAs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, third-party vendors, and federal stakeholders to execute security initiatives effectively.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, performance metrics, and reporting mechanisms aligned with KPIs and compliance requirements.
• Provide executive-level briefings and reporting on security posture, project status, and risk mitigation activities.
• Oversee hybrid IT environments (on-premises and cloud) including Windows/Linux servers, network appliances, endpoints, and cloud services (AWS, Azure, O365).
• Ensure secure configuration, patch management, and vulnerability remediation across all systems.
• Manage enterprise cybersecurity tools including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms and integrations with data pipelines for comprehensive monitoring.
• Apply DevSecOps practices to ensure secure coding, automated testing, and secure deployment processes are integrated into operational workflows.
• Lead incident response, POA&M resolution, and continuous monitoring activities to ensure a robust cybersecurity posture.
• Demonstrate familiarity with cloud security concepts, operations, migration, hardening, and cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks and directives, including FISMA, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-92, OMB M-21-31, and CDM.
• Conduct technical risk analyses to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities and system weaknesses.

Required Qualifications / Skills:

• 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years in security engineering and 5+ years in a lead or management role.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing hybrid IT infrastructures (on-premises and cloud).
• Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, O365, including security hardening, migration, and operational best practices.
• Experience managing SIEM platforms, integrating data pipelines, and monitoring enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST SP 800-53/800-92, OMB M-21-31, CDM).
• Solid background in infrastructure management, patching, vulnerability remediation, and endpoint security.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Proven experience engaging with federal leadership, CSOCs, and compliance offices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and executive reporting.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management experience.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure automation processes.
• Hands-on experience coordinating with third-party vendors and cross-functional teams in federal environments.
• Prior experience leading incident response and vulnerability remediation in large-scale federal or enterprise infrastructures.

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