Cybersecurity Engineer/Team Lead

$150,000 - $163,000/Yr

Indigo It - Adelphi, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Adelphi, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Cybersecurity Engineer/Team Lead position at Indigo IT in Adelphi, MD, is a pivotal role that combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities. Founded in 2001, Indigo IT is a recognized leader in providing innovative IT solutions to government agencies, focusing on Cloud, Cybersecurity, Knowledge Management, and Enterprise solutions. The company is dedicated to ensuring that critical IT infrastructures remain reliable and available, which is essential for meeting the technology goals of its defense, federal, and civilian customers. As a Veteran-Friendly employer, Indigo IT is committed to recruiting veterans and has received accolades such as the HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award and recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing companies. In this role, the Cybersecurity Engineer/Team Lead will be responsible for performing cybersecurity reviews of multiple projects weekly, making recommendations to minimize risks while supporting research and development missions. The position requires a deep understanding of various cybersecurity tools and practices, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network monitoring tools. The candidate will also need to mentor team members, coordinate with program managers, and develop incident response plans to ensure the organization is prepared for security incidents. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid foundation in cybersecurity regulations and frameworks. The work environment is primarily office-based, and the company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and education assistance. Indigo IT values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Perform cybersecurity reviews of five (5) projects per week.
• Make recommendations for innovative ways to minimize risk while still meeting the R&D mission.
• Evaluate R&D IT projects from both a technical and policy Cybersecurity perspective.
• Identify risks that require mitigation.
• Mentor team members, providing guidance on technical issues, career development, and professional growth.
• Coordinate with Program Manager to manage cybersecurity projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Develop and maintain an incident response plan, ensuring the organization is prepared to respond to security incidents effectively.
• Oversee or conduct penetration testing and red teaming exercises to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Review and provide guidance on the security architecture of systems, networks, and applications to ensure they are secure by design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• CISSP certification.
• CISM certification.
• Strong project management experience in cybersecurity.
• Proficiency with project management fundamentals, e.g., work plans, schedules, resource plans, and status reports.
• Project-level P&L financial responsibility.
• 5 years of experience in a Cybersecurity team lead role.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with IAM solutions like Active Directory, LDAP, and SSO.
• Understanding of regulations and frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, and ISO 27001.

Benefits

• Medical coverage options
• Dental coverage options
• Vision coverage options
• 401(k) with company match
• Group life and disability insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Education assistance
• In-house training programs
• Bonuses and recognition for thought leadership.