Overview

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the security infrastructure team ensuring effective support and management of enterprise security operations across hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud).
• Provide technical and managerial guidance for security engineering initiatives risk analysis and infrastructure optimization.
• Plan coordinate and manage projects related to infrastructure security ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and timelines.
• Oversee the configuration maintenance and integration of enterprise cybersecurity tools including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms.
• Integrate data pipeline solutions and automation processes with SIEM platforms to enhance visibility and operational efficiency.
• Ensure secure operation and management of Windows and Linux servers network appliances patching vulnerability remediation and endpoint protection systems.
• Apply federal cybersecurity frameworks (FISMA NIST SP 800-53 NIST SP 800-92 OMB M-21-31 CDM) to ensure full compliance across infrastructure systems.
• Demonstrate expertise in cloud security concepts and operations for AWS Azure and O365 environments including migration security hardening and cost optimization.
• Incorporate DevSecOps practices and automation into security operations ensuring secure code integration in build test and deployment pipelines.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) performance metrics and reporting mechanisms aligned with SLAs and KPIs.
• Manage and coordinate with third-party vendors contractors and cross-functional technical teams to ensure consistent and compliant service delivery.
• Provide leadership during incident response POA&M resolution and continuous monitoring activities.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports briefings and risk analyses for agency and federal leadership.
• Mentor and coach team members fostering a collaborative and high-performing security operations culture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related field (preferred).
• 10 years of IT experience including at least 5 years focused on security engineering and 5 years in a lead or management role.
• Experience overseeing hybrid infrastructure environments (on-premises and cloud).
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience leading technical teams managing projects performing technical risk analysis and providing technical guidance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills capable of explaining complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences including executive leadership.
• Demonstrated familiarity with cloud security concepts services and operations for AWS Azure and O365 including migration security hardening and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices including secure code integration and automation throughout build test and deployment processes.
• Experience managing enterprise cybersecurity tools including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms across hybrid environments.
• Experience integrating data pipeline solutions with SIEM platforms for enhanced security monitoring and analytics.
• Hands-on experience with federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks such as FISMA NIST SP 800-53 NIST SP 800-92 OMB M-21-31 and CDM.
• Strong background in infrastructure management including Windows/Linux servers patching vulnerability remediation network appliances and endpoint security.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities for identifying and addressing complex security issues.
• Demonstrated leadership in incident response POA&M resolution and continuous monitoring.
• Proven ability to develop SOPs performance metrics and reporting mechanisms aligned with SLAs and KPIs.
• Proven experience engaging with Federal leadership Cybersecurity Operations Centers (CSOC) and compliance offices.
• Experience coordinating with third-party vendors and cross-functional teams to manage complex projects and integrations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DHS or other federal agencies in security infrastructure or cybersecurity leadership roles.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise SIEM platforms such as Splunk ArcSight or QRadar.
• Knowledge of automation orchestration and scripting tools (PowerShell Python Bash) for system monitoring and incident response.
• Proficiency in cloud-native security tools and services across AWS Azure and O365 environments.
• Strong leadership communication and mentoring skills to build high-performing cybersecurity teams.
• Experience developing executive-level risk dashboards and infrastructure performance metrics.

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