Cybersecurity Engineer Team Lead

Evolver, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer Team Lead to enhance enterprise security solutions for a Federal Client. This role involves leading a team of engineers, designing security technologies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in network security and incident response, along with proven leadership skills. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovative IT solutions, where your expertise will contribute to safeguarding critical systems and data in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Leave

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 7 years leading teams in cybersecurity or related field required.
• Experience with cybersecurity technologies like SIEM and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity engineers.
• Design and maintain security technologies and policies.
• Conduct security assessments and manage incident response.

Skills

Network Security

Incident Response

Security Operations

Leadership

Cybersecurity Technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Endpoint Security

Cloud Security Solutions

Job description

Evolver Federal, a Converged Security Solutions company, is an information technology company serving the Federal, Commercial, and Legal markets that addresses client challenges in the present and transitions clients into the future by introducing efficient and effective IT solutions. With a dedicated focus on client satisfaction, CSS has proven its value time and time again, from managing day-to-day operations to skillfully navigating the implementation and support of new technologies. Our core competencies are infrastructure, application development, cybersecurity, cloud, end-user support, data analytics and legal services.

Evolver Federal is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer Team Lead to support a Federal Client in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise security solutions. This role involves leading security projects, mentoring team members, and collaborating with cross functional teams to enhance the client's cybersecurity posture. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in network and system security, incident response, and security operations, along with proven leadership experience in guiding teams and managing security initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity engineers, providing technical guidance and professional development.


• Design, implement, and maintain security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint security, and cloud security solutions.


• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices to protect enterprise systems and data.


• Oversee threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response to mitigate security risks.


• Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and risk analyses to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.


• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and compliance teams to integrate security into system architecture and business processes.


• Stay updated on emerging threats, attack techniques, and security technologies, ensuring proactive security measures.


• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and frameworks, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS controls.


• Manage security projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with organizational security objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field


• An Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to pass a comprehensive background check


• 1 of the following Certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)


• 7 years of experience leading teams in cybersecurity or a related field is required.


• 3 years of experience in cybersecurity technologies, practices, and principles, such as Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems, Firewalls, SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), Log Analysis, and Incident Response.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field


• An active Department of Energy Q Clearance


• Experience in leading a team, managing projects, and providing technical guidance to junior team members is crucial.


• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, network security, and system security.


• Communication: Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to handle security incidents and vulnerabilities.


• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with other IT teams, stakeholders, and external partners.


• Strong leadership and communication skills.


• Understanding of incident response methodologies.


• Ability to make quick decisions under pressure.

Evolver Federal is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job seekers. It is the policy of Evolver Federal not to discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic factors, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

Actual salary will depend on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, market and work location. Evolver Federal offers competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies.