GovCIO · 9 hours ago
Infrastructure Security Team Lead
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $214K/yr
12+ years expGovCIO is a team of transformers passionate about transforming government IT. They are seeking an Infrastructure Security Team Lead to oversee and mature their security posture across various domains, partner with teams to implement secure infrastructure, and manage a high-performing security team.
ConsultingIT InfrastructureIT ManagementManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee and mature our security posture across network security, security and compliance, identity, credentialing, and access management (ICAM), boundary protection services, and the Authority to Operate (ATO) program
Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of organizational security controls across:
Network Security (segmentation, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, WAF, secure remote access)
Security & Compliance programs (policy, standards, risk management, audit readiness, continuous monitoring)
ICAM (Identity, Credentialing, and Access Management) include IAM strategy, MFA, SSO, privileged access management, and lifecycle management
Boundary Protection Services (perimeter defenses, DDoS protections, edge security)
Authority to Operate (ATO) lifecycle, ensuring systems achieve and maintain required authorizations
Develop and execute a strategic security roadmap aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements
Own security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments for new and existing infrastructure
Establish and maintain security incident response, detection, and recovery capabilities; lead major security incidents and post-incident reviews
Define and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures; ensure alignment with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, FISMA, FedRAMP as applicable)
Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing security team (engineers, analysts, IAM specialists, boundary specialists)
Collaborate with IT, DevOps/DevSecOps, and cloud teams to implement secure-by-default infrastructure and automated controls
Oversee vulnerability management, patch management, configuration management, and hardening baselines
Monitor and report on security metrics, KPIs, and risk indicators to executives and stakeholders
Maintain documentation, runbooks, playbooks, and runbooks for security operations and incident handling
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)
12 years of progressive information security experience
3–5 years in a leadership/lead role
Clearance Required: Must be clearable up to an active Secret clearance
Certification Required: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
Clearance Required: US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain active Secret clearance
Preferred
Additional relevant certifications (CISM, CISA, CCSP, CEH, CCIE Security) a plus
US Coast Guard experience highly preferred
Security Architecture & Engineering
Leadership & People Management
Risk Management & Compliance
Incident Response & Crisis Management
IAM/ICAM specialists and governance
Boundary/Perimeter Security
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic Thinking & Roadmapping
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Corporate Discounts
Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
Training, Education and Certification Assistance
Referral Bonus Program
Internal Mobility Program
Pet Insurance
Flexible Work Environment
Available to full-time employees
Company
GovCIO
GovCIO is a business consulting firm that focuses on cyber security, digital, data, management and mission services, and IT services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lynn Oakes
Sr. Vice President, Contracts at GovCIO
Andre Green
Vice President Special Operations Support Solutions (SOSS) GOVCIO
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