Hands-On Cybersecurity Lead for Enterprise Security

The BayTech Group; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The BayTech Group in Towson, MD is seeking a hands-on cybersecurity leader to own security initiatives and mature an already solid program. role emphasizes 80% hands-on work and 20% leadership, balancing tactical execution with strategic program development.

The ideal candidate will come from a Systems Admin/Engineer pathway and enjoy securing Microsoft environments, enterprise tooling, and collaboration with executives to shape security priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a security program and hands-on engineering.
• Ability to mentor analysts and coordinate with vendors.
• Knowledge of NIST standards and enterprise security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity initiatives across the enterprise.
• Own security tooling, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Partner with executive leadership to prioritize security projects.
• Mentor a junior security analyst and manage external security vendors.
• Help evolve and strengthen an existing security program.
• Contribute to Systems Admin and Engineering tasks as needed, in collaboration with other Engineers.

Skills

Security leadership

Hands-on security engineering

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Purview

Rapid7

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Sentinel

Purview

Rapid7

Job description

The BayTech Group in Towson, MD is seeking a hands-on cybersecurity leader to own security initiatives and mature an already solid program. role emphasizes 80% hands-on work and 20% leadership, balancing tactical execution with strategic program development.

The ideal candidate will come from a Systems Admin/Engineer pathway and enjoy securing Microsoft environments, enterprise tooling, and collaboration with executives to shape security priorities.