Cybersecurity Engineer Team Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer Team Lead to supervise Enterprise Security Operations Center teams and oversee monitoring of networks across geographically dispersed locations. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to guide teams through complex cybersecurity challenges.

You will lead and manage cybersecurity engineering teams, direct incident response activities, and maintain proficiency in IDS/IPS, firewalls, SIEM, and log analysis.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in cybersecurity with supervision of ESOC teams across multiple locations.
• Experience with IDS/IPS, firewalls, SIEM, log analysis, and incident response.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS; CISM or CEH certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cybersecurity engineering teams and provide technical guidance.
• Oversee incident response activities including detection, analysis, and remediation.

Skills

Leadership

Incident response

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Log analysis

Communication

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

CISM or CEH Certification

Tools

SIEM tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS technologies

Job description

Cybersecurity Engineer Team Lead

The Opportunity:

As the Cybersecurity Engineer Team Lead, you will be responsible for supervising multiple Enterprise Security Operations Center teams and overseeing the monitoring of both unclassified and classified networks across geographically dispersed locations. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to guide teams through complex cybersecurity challenges.

What You’ll Work On:

• Lead and manage cybersecurity engineering teams, providing technical guidance and ensuring efficient operations.
• Oversee and direct incident response activities, including detection, analysis, and remediation of security incidents.
• Maintain proficiency in cybersecurity technologies such as Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Firewalls, SIEM, Log Analysis, and Incident Response.
• Work closely with other IT teams, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure comprehensive security coverage and effective communication.
• Apply post-incident analysis techniques and root-cause remediation planning to drive improvements in security posture.
• Clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring transparency and understanding across the organization.
• Ensure all activities are executed in accordance with established policies and mission objectives, maintaining eligibility for access to classified information.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience in the cybersecurity field with supervision responsibilities for multiple Enterprise Security Operations Center teams and monitoring multiple unclassified and classified networks spanning multiple geographically disbursed locations
• Experience in cybersecurity technologies, practices, and principles such as Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Firewalls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Log Analysis, and Incident Response
• Experience leading teams, managing projects, and providing technical guidance
• Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Computer Science
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Knowledge of post-incident analysis techniques and root-cause remediation planning
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, SOC operations, and incident response techniques
• Ability to handle security incidents and vulnerabilities
• Possession of excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Possession of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• TS/SCI clearance
• Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model

Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role. Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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