Security Infrastructure Support Team Lead

KellyMitchell Group; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 137,760 - 179,088; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans

Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)

401K offered

Job summary

KellyMitchell Group is seeking a Security Infrastructure Support Team Lead in Bethesda, Maryland. This role focuses on leading technical teams to manage enterprise cybersecurity tools and oversee hybrid environments aligned with security best practices.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in security engineering and management. Benefits include comprehensive insurance plans and 401K options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience, with 5+ years in security engineering.
• Proven track record in a lead or management role.
• Experience managing hybrid infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams in cybersecurity tool implementation.
• Oversee projects in on-premises and cloud environments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to security teams.

Skills

IT experience

Security engineering

Management experience

Incident response

Cloud security

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM platforms

AWS

Azure

Job description

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Security Infrastructure Support Team Lead to join their team! This position is located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Duties

• Lead technical teams in the implementation, monitoring, and management of enterprise cybersecurity tools and infrastructure.
• Oversee projects involving hybrid environments on-premises and cloud, ensuring alignment with security best practices and federal standards.
• Provide technical guidance, risk analysis, and mentorship to security engineers and analysts.
• Ensure effective deployment and management of SIEM platforms, integrating data pipeline solutions as needed.
• Implement and maintain DevSecOps practices, embedding security into build, test, and deployment processes.
• Manage infrastructure operations, including Windows/Linux servers, patching, vulnerability remediation, network appliances, and endpoint security.
• Lead incident response activities, POA&M resolution, and continuous monitoring initiatives.
• Develop SOPs, performance metrics, SLAs/KPIs, and reporting mechanisms for cybersecurity operations.
• Engage with federal leadership, Cybersecurity Operations Centers (CSOC), and compliance offices to provide status updates and recommendations.
• Coordinate with third‑party vendors and cross‑functional teams to deliver secure, reliable infrastructure and services.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 10+ years of IT experience.
• 5+ years in security engineering.
• 5+ years in a lead or management role.
• Experience managing hybrid infrastructure on‑premises and cloud.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in incident response, risk analysis, and cybersecurity operations.
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise cybersecurity tools, including SIEM platforms.
• Experience integrating data pipelines with SIEM solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud security concepts, services, and operations (AWS, Azure, O365), including migration, hardening, and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure automation in CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience with federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks: FISMA, NIST800‑53, NIST800‑92, OMBM‑21‑31, CDM.
• Strong background in infrastructure management: servers, patching, vulnerability remediation, network appliances, endpoint security.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Proven ability to develop SOPs, metrics, and reporting mechanisms aligned with SLAs and KPIs.
• Experience engaging with federal leadership, CSOC teams, compliance offices, and coordinating third‑party vendors and cross‑functional teams.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans.
• Employee‑Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP).
• 401K offered.

Pay Range

The approximate pay range for this position is between $100.00 and $130.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.