Infrastructure Security Team Lead

GovCIO; Bismarck (ND); Remote; USD 143,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

The position emphasizes security governance, incident response, and risk management, with a focus on maintaining compliance with NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP where applicable. A bachelor’s degree and 12+ years in information security are required.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• Oversee security posture across network security, ICAM, and ATO programs.
• Design, implement, and operate secure, compliant infrastructure.
• Lead security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments.
• Establish security incident response and post-incident reviews.
• Define and enforce security policies and standards per frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, FedRAMP).
• Mentor a high-performing security team and collaborate with IT/DevOps/Cloud teams.
• Oversee vulnerability and patch management, configuration hardening.
• Monitor security metrics and report to executives.

Skills

InfoSec leadership

Active Secret clearance

CISSP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

United States

Secret

Fully remote

Information Technology

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring an Infrastructure Security Lead for our program with the US Coast Guard. This position will be located within the United States and will be a fully remote.

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. The ideal candidate will partner with technology, governance, and operations teams to design, implement, and operate secure, compliant, and resilient infrastructure.

• 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor's with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills and 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 Skills and Experience

• 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

Posted Salary Range

USD $143,230.00 - USD $214,240.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can’t do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

• Camera must be on

• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process

• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

• Background check, to include:

• Criminal history (past 7 years)

• Verification of your highest level of education

• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• 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

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.