IT Security Team Lead

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACLC (T3)

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cisco Switching, Security System Administration, System Administration

Certifications:

None

Experience:

9 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

As an IT 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
• Certification: CISSP (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain Level 2 Secret (ANACI)

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto security platforms.
• Proficiency with tools like Nmap, Wireshark, tcpdump.
• Familiarity with SIEM, proxy, and URL filtering systems.
• Strong grasp of networking protocols (TCP/UDP, OSI Model, VLANs, routing).
• Excellent communication, documentation, and leadership skills.

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The likely salary range for this position is $161,500 - $218,500. 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:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

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 where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal ti