Information Technology Project Manager, Senior (CSSP Engineering Team Lead) P06

FEDITC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity service provider seeks a CSSP Engineering Team Lead in Indianapolis, IN. This role involves directing the Security Infrastructure Engineering function and providing 24/7 engineering support for security technologies. Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years in cybersecurity engineering, demonstrate expertise in SIEM platforms, and possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance. On-site presence is required. The position includes a focus on leading technical teams and ensuring compliance with security standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of cybersecurity engineering experience in DoD or Federal Government environments.
• Demonstrated expertise engineering enterprise SIEM platforms (Splunk, ArcSight, Microsoft Sentinel).
• Strong understanding of NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead CSSP Engineering technical staff delivering 24/7 security infrastructure engineering support.
• Engineer and maintain network perimeter defense appliances including firewalls.
• Direct Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) engineering including Splunk and ArcSight.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering in DoD or Federal environments

Enterprise SIEM engineering

Network security technologies

Microsoft Defender suite

Vulnerability assessment tools

Zero Trust architecture principles

DoD CSSP requirements

NIST 800-53 and DISA STIGs

Lead technical security teams

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

Splunk

ArcSight

Microsoft Sentinel

Palo Alto firewalls

Cisco firewalls

Nessus

Illumio

Job description

Overview Of Position

FEDITC seeks a CSSP Engineering Team Lead to work in the Indianapolis IN area to direct the Security Infrastructure Engineering function for the DFAS Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) program. The lead provides 24/7 engineering support for security infrastructure technologies, SIEM operations, and cybersecurity tool suite management across all DFAS CCE enclaves.

An active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and a United States Citizenship are required to be considered for this position.

On‑site presence required at designated location.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise CSSP Engineering technical staff delivering 24/7 security infrastructure engineering support
• Engineer, deploy, and maintain network perimeter defense appliances including firewalls, IDS/IPS, web proxies, and reverse proxies
• Direct Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) engineering including Splunk, ArcSight, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure Data Explorer (ADX)
• Oversee CSSP tool suite engineering including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Defender for Identity (MDI), and Defender for Cloud Apps (MDCA)
• Lead penetration testing capabilities, vulnerability management, and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) operations
• Engineer Zero Trust Network Architecture technologies aligned with DoD Zero Trust requirements
• Coordinate security infrastructure projects with CCB and DFAS Engineering teams
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation for security tools, configurations, and operational procedures
• Support CSSP accreditation requirements and documentation
• Ensure compliance with DoD CSSP Evaluators Scoring Metrics, JFHQ‑DODIN, DISA, and U.S. Cyber Command guidance
• Provide quarterly technology briefings on CSSP engineering capabilities to DFAS management

Qualifications

Required Experience/Skills:

• Minimum 8 years of cybersecurity engineering experience in DoD or Federal Government environments
• Demonstrated expertise engineering enterprise SIEM platforms (Splunk, ArcSight, Microsoft Sentinel)
• Experience with network security technologies including enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto, Cisco), IDS/IPS, and web proxies
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Defender security suite (MDE, MDI, MDCA)
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools (ACAS, Nessus) and penetration testing methodologies
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles and implementation
• Experience with DoD CSSP requirements, evaluations, and accreditation processes
• Strong understanding of NIST 800‑53, DISA STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks
• Proven ability to lead technical security teams in 24/7 operational environments
• Ability to support COOP exercises and emergency operations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Azure security certifications (AZ‑500, SC‑200)
• Splunk Certified Architect or Administrator
• GIAC certifications (GCIA, GCIH, GPEN)
• Experience with microsegmentation technologies (Illumio)
• DFAS or DoD financial system security engineering experience

Education

• BA/BS Degree

Certifications

• AZ801‑802 and CISSP (or equivalent per 651 A)
• Computing Environment (CE) certification required for privileged access roles
• Must obtain and maintain all mandatory DoD 8140 certifications

Clearance

• Active Top Secret/ SCI clearance is required.
• Must be a United States Citizen and pass a background check.
• Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC’S Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s).

FEDITC, LLC. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision-making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, FEDITC, LLC. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our commitment to non-discrimination in employment extends to every location in which our company operates.