Lead Cyber Security Engineer — ITSS Program (Hybrid)

General Dynamics - IT; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-flex work week

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Paid education and certifications

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

GDIT in Bethesda, MD, seeks a Team Leader – Cyber Security to lead a security analysts and engineers team delivering IT security services for NIH CIT ITSS. You will oversee daily operations, align with federal standards, and drive continuous improvement for mission-critical systems.

The role requires a BS in Cybersecurity or related field, 5+ years in IT security including 2+ years in a leadership role, and strong communication with stakeholders. Hybrid or on-site work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of IT security experience with at least 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills within cybersecurity or IT operations environments.
• Hands-on experience with security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management tools; Excellent understanding of federal security frameworks (NIST, FISMA, HHS policies).
• Ability to communicate technical security concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating operational tasks, managing performance, and prioritizing workload.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret security metrics and identify risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of IT security professionals providing Tier 2/3 support for cybersecurity operations.
• Management security posture of the program or significant teams.
• Coordinate security activities including incident response, vulnerability management, compliance reviews, and risk assessments.
• Ensure team adherence to NIH, HHS, and federal cybersecurity policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for CIT ITSS leadership regarding team performance, security deliverables, and operational updates.

Skills

Team leadership

Cybersecurity operations

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Security metrics

Communication with stakeholders

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

ServiceNow

SIEM

Job description

GDIT in Bethesda, MD, seeks a Team Leader – Cyber Security to lead a security analysts and engineers team delivering IT security services for NIH CIT ITSS. You will oversee daily operations, align with federal standards, and drive continuous improvement for mission-critical systems.

The role requires a BS in Cybersecurity or related field, 5+ years in IT security including 2+ years in a leadership role, and strong communication with stakeholders. Hybrid or on-site work options are available.