Team Lead-Cyber Security

General Dynamics Information Technology; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Team Leader - Cyber Security to guide a skilled security team supporting NIH CIT ITSS. The role focuses on daily security operations, policy alignment with NIH and federal standards, and driving ongoing improvements for mission-critical systems.

You will lead Tier 2/3 analysts, coordinate incident response, vulnerability management, and risk assessments while ensuring robust security controls and effective reporting to CIT leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Tier 2/3 cybersecurity operations teams.
• Knowledge of NIH, HHS, and federal cybersecurity policies.
• Experience coordinating incident response, vulnerability management, and risk assessments.
• Ability to produce metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Must be able to obtain Tier 2 Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of IT security professionals delivering security operations.
• Oversee security postures and adherence to federal requirements.
• Coordinate incident response, vulnerability management, compliance reviews, and risk assessments.
• Serve as primary point of contact for CIT ITSS leadership.
• Oversee ticket workflows, SLAs, and security-related documentation.
• Collaborate with NIH stakeholders to resolve complex security issues.
• Analyze trends and produce metrics to strengthen NIH cybersecurity posture.
• Participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Compliance reviews

Security operations

Threat analysis

Cross-team collaboration

Security metrics/reporting

Tools

ServiceNow

ITSM platforms

Job description

Team Leader - Cyber Security

Overview

GDIT is seeking a Security Team Lead as part of the larger National Institutes of Health (NIH) Center for Information Technology (CIT) program. The Team Leader - Security supports the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Center for Information Technology (CIT) Information Technology Service and Support (ITSS) program by leading a team of security analysts and engineers responsible for delivering comprehensive IT security services. This role oversees daily security operations, ensures alignment with NIH cybersecurity policies and federal standards, and drives continuous improvement across security processes that support NIH mission-critical systems, networks, and applications.

What you'll need to succeed;

• 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.
• Oversee security ticket workflows, SLAs, quality standards, and operational documentation.
• Support development and implementation of security controls, security engineering enhancements, and modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across NIH to resolve complex security issues and ensure timely escalation and communication.
• Analyze trends, produce metrics, and recommend improvements to strengthen NIH's cybersecurity posture.
• Participate in audits, compliance activities, process reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Skills

• Professional certifications such as Security+, GSEC, CISSP, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
• Prior experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other federal health agencies.
• Knowledge of enterprise IT systems used within NIH CIT environments.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or other ITSM platforms for security workflow management.
• Experience supporting continuous monitoring programs or enterprise vulnerability scanning tools.
• Skill in developing SOPs, playbooks, and security process documentation.

Security Clearance

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 2 (Public Trust) clearance.
• Existing NIH or HHS Public Trust is highly desirable.

Location

• Bethesda, Maryland. Hybrid or on-site depending on mission needs.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and 10 company-paid holidays

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Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.