Description
As an IT Network Security Team Lead, you will play a crucial role, serving as both a senior technical expert and a team leader within the Network Engineering Section at the National Library of Medicine (NLM).
You will oversee the implementation and enforcement of cybersecurity policies, manage a team of IT security professionals, and coordinate cross-functional efforts to protect the integrity of NLM's infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership:
- Lead the architectural design and integration of security products into the enterprise network.
- Identify and mitigate significant cybersecurity risks, trends, and vulnerabilities.
- Oversee the development and implementation of security strategies, policies, and enforcement mechanisms.
- Review new systems, networks, and software designs for security risks and integration issues.
- Coordinate infrastructure protection efforts in compliance with HHS and NIH directives.
- Team Management:
- Supervise and mentor a team of IT security specialists and contractors.
- Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of security initiatives.
- Serve as the escalation point for complex security incidents and technical challenges.
- Program Oversight:
- Coordinate with NLM Incident Response Team in investigations of security violations.
- Coordinate with HHS CSIRC, OIG, and law enforcement as needed.
- Recommend and track remediation actions and ensure follow-through.
- Operational Duties:
- Coordinate with IT operations teams on firewall upgrades and SSL VPN tunnel management.
- Monitor and enforce security policies across Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto firewalls.
- Evaluate and implement security tools to protect information resources.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or related field.
- Experience: 10 years of related experience, with 5 years of system administration and 7 years of system security administration.
- Skills: Experience with Cisco/Fortigate, Juniper, and Palo Alto security platforms; proficiency with tools like Nmap, Wireshark, tcpdump; strong grasp of networking protocols.
- Certification: CISSP (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
Benefits:
- Medical plan options
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off plans
- Short and long-term disability benefits
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance