Security Infrastructure Support Team Lead

Type Of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

Program Delivery and Execution

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, Security Engineering

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

Us Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking an experienced and skilled Security Infrastructure Support Team Lead to support one of our federal customers on an enterprise cyber program in the DC metropolitan area. This hybrid position offers a combination of remote work and periodic on-site support and customer meetings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security engineering, infrastructure management, and leadership within hybrid environments.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead technical teams in managing and supporting a hybrid infrastructure (on-premises and cloud).
• Oversee project management, technical risk analysis, and provide technical guidance to the team.
• Explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders and report to executive-level leadership.
• Ensure cloud security practices are implemented and optimized for AWS, Azure, and Office 365 environments.
• Incorporate DevSecOps practices into the build, test, and deployment process for secure operations.
• Manage enterprise cybersecurity tools, including SIEM platforms, across a hybrid environment.
• Integrate data pipeline solutions with SIEM platforms for enhanced security monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks (FISMA, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-92, OMB M-21-31, CDM).
• Manage infrastructure, including Windows/Linux servers, patching, vulnerability remediation, network appliances, and endpoint security.
• Lead incident response, POA&M resolution, and continuous monitoring efforts.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, performance metrics, and reporting mechanisms aligned with SLAs and KPIs.
• Engage with Federal leadership, Cybersecurity Operations Centers (CSOC), and compliance offices.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive security practices.

What You'Ll Need To Succeed

Required Qualifications

• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 10+ years of IT experience, with at least 5+ years focused on security engineering and 5+ years in a lead or management role.
• Experience overseeing a hybrid infrastructure (on-premises and cloud) environment.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, manage projects, conduct technical risk analysis, and provide technical guidance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for explaining complex security concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated familiarity with cloud security concepts, services, and operations (AWS, Azure, Office 365), including migration, security hardening, and cost optimization.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices, including secure code and automation in the build, test, and deployment process.
• Experience managing enterprise cybersecurity tools, including SIEM platforms, across a hybrid environment.
• Proven experience integrating data pipeline solutions with SIEM platforms.
• Hands-on experience with federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-92, OMB M-21-31, CDM).
• Strong background in infrastructure management, including Windows/Linux servers, patching, vulnerability remediation, network appliances, and endpoint security.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities for identifying and addressing security issues.
• Demonstrated leadership in incident response, POA&M resolution, and continuous monitoring.
• Ability to develop SOPs, performance metrics, and reporting mechanisms aligned with SLAs and KPIs.
• Proven experience engaging with Federal leadership, CSOC, and compliance offices.
• Experience coordinating with third-party vendors and cross-functional teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ITIL 4, Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), cloud security, or similar are advantageous.
• Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure management practices and tools.
• Experience in federal cybersecurity compliance and regulatory standards.
• Strong strategic and decision-making skills.

Gdit Is Your Place:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional scientific growth opportunities, including journal subscriptions, conference attendance, and supporting publication journey
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Join GDIT to lead and enhance security infrastructure support for a critical federal organization, ensuring robust protection and compliance across hybrid environments.

Apply today to bring your expertise to our dedicated team!

The likely salary range for this position is $124,100 - $167,900. 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 time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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