IT Network Security Team Lead

Responsibilities for this

PositionLocation:

USA MD BethesdaFull Part/Time:

Full time

Job Req:

RQ222369

Type of Requisition:

RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:

NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to

Obtain:

SecretPublic Trust/Other Required:

NACLC (T3)

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Disaster Recovery (DR), Firewalls, Security

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

As an IT Network Security Team Lead, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of The National Library of Medicine (NLM). You will play a crucial role, serving as both a senior technical expert and a team leader within the Network Engineering Section. This role is responsible for overseeing the implementation and enforcement of cybersecurity policies, managing a team of IT security professionals, and coordinating cross-functional efforts to protect the integrity of NLM's infrastructure.

This position is based at our client's office in Bethesda, MD and requires onsite presence 3 to 5 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Lead the architectural design and integration of security products into the enterprise network.
  
• Identify and mitigate significant cybersecurity risks, trends, and vulnerabilities.
  
• Oversee the development and implementation of security strategies, policies, and enforcement mechanisms.
  
• Review new systems, networks, and software designs for security risks and integration issues.
  
• Coordinate infrastructure protection efforts in compliance with HHS and NIH directives (e.g., HSPD-7).
  Team Management
  
• Supervise and mentor a team of IT security specialists and contractors.
  
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of security initiatives.
  
• Serve as the escalation point for complex security incidents and technical challenges.
  Program Oversight
  
• Coordinate with NLM Incident Response Team in investigations of security violations.
  
• Coordinate with HHS CSIRC, OIG, and law enforcement as needed.
  
• Recommend and track remediation actions and ensure follow-through.
  Operational Duties
  
• Coordinate with IT operations teams on firewall upgrades and SSL VPN tunnel management.
  
• Monitor and enforce security policies across Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto firewalls.
  
• Evaluate and implement security tools to protect information resources.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
  

Minimum Work Experience:

10 years (8 with MS; 14 without degree)

Specialized Experience:

5 years of system administration; 7 years system security administration

Experience:

• Experience with Cisco/Fortigate (Fortinet), Juniper, and Palo Alto security platforms
  
• Proficiency with tools like Nmap, Wireshark, tcpdump
  
• Strong grasp of networking protocols (TCP/UDP, OSI Model, VLANs, routing)
  
• Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills
  
• Experience leading a team of 3-5 network security engineers
  

Certification:

CISSP (or ability to obtain within 6 months)

Security Clearance:

Ability to obtain Level 2 Secret (ANACI)

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with SIEM, proxy, and URL filtering systems
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  The likely salary range for this position is $149,469 - $195,500.

This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA MD Bethesda

Additional Work Locations:

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Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks w possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid...Visit the Employer site for more details