IT Network Security Team Lead
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Coverage infrastructure protection efforts in compliance with HHS and NIH directives (e.g., HSPD-7).
Team Management
- Serve as the escalation point for complex security incidents and technical challenges.
- Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of security initiatives.
- Mentor and supervise a team of IT security specialists and contractors.
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.
Job Qualifications
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
About the Role
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is seeking an IT Network Security Team Lead to join their team. 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.
Benefits
At GDIT, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical plan options
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 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
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Additional Information
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