Team Lead-Cyber Security

About the role

The Team Leader – Security supports the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Center for Information Technology (CIT) Information Technology Service and Support (ITSS) program by leading a team of security analysts and engineers responsible for delivering comprehensive IT security services. This role oversees daily security operations, ensures alignment with NIH cybersecurity policies and federal standards, and drives continuous improvement across security processes that support NIH mission-critical systems, networks, and applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of IT security professionals providing Tier 2/3 support for cybersecurity operations.
• Manage the security posture of the program or significant teams.
• Cook up security activities including incident response, vulnerability management, compliance reviews, and risk assessments.
• Ensure team adherence to NIH, HHS, and federal cybersecurity policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for CIT ITSS leadership regarding team performance, security deliverables, and operational updates.
• Oversee security ticket workflows, SLAs, quality standards, and operational documentation.
• Support development and implementation of security controls, security engineering enhancements, and modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across NIH to resolve complex security issues and ensure timely escalation and communication.
• Analyze trends, produce metrics, and recommend improvements to strengthen NIH’s cybersecurity posture.
• Participate in audits, compliance activities, process reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Team Leader – Cyber Security requires a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered. 5+ years of IT security experience with at least 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role. Strong leadership and team management skills within cybersecurity or IT operations environments. Hands-on experience with security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management tools. Excellent understanding of federal security frameworks (NIST, FISMA, HHS policies). Ability to communicate technical security concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience coordinating operational tasks, managing performance, and prioritizing workload. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret security metrics and identify risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of IT security experience with at least 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills within cybersecurity or IT operations environments.
• Hands-on experience with security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management tools.
• Excellent understanding of federal security frameworks (NIST, FISMA, HHS policies).
• Ability to communicate technical security concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating operational tasks, managing performance, and prioritizing workload.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret security metrics and identify risks.

Skills

• Professional certifications such as Security+, GSEC, CISSP, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
• Prior experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other federal health agencies.
• Knowledge of enterprise IT systems used within NIH CIT environments.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or other ITSM platforms for security workflow management.
• Experience supporting continuous monitoring programs or enterprise vulnerability scanning tools.
• Skill in developing SOPs, playbooks, and security process documentation.

Benefits

The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229. 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.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $128,039 - $173,229. 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.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA MD Bethesda