Security Tools Lead

3 weeks ago


Washington, United States SAIC Full time

Job ID: 2406193

**Location**:WASHINGTON, DC, US

**Date Posted**:2024-05-01

**Category**:Cyber

**Subcategory**:Cybersecurity Spec

**Schedule**:Full-time

**Shift**:Day Job

**Travel**:No

**Minimum Clearance Required**:None

**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain**:Public Trust

**Potential for Remote Work**:No

**Description**

SAIC is seeking a technical Security Tools Team Lead to join our dynamic team in supporting a critical US government agency in the National Capital Region. This role presents an exciting opportunity to lead the operation, maintenance, and modernization efforts of various security tools within a collaborative environment, reporting directly to the Security Operations Manager.

**Responsibilities**:

- Oversee deployment, update, and upgrade plans for security tools and execute tasks accordingly.
- Evaluate routine health checks reports, maintenance activities, updates, upgrades, and implementation of new capabilities.
- Troubleshoot security tools issues, escalate as necessary, and collaborate with vendors to resolve technical challenges.
- Support the deployment of new security tools as required.
- Develop, execute, and enhance work instructions and technical documentation related to security tool updates, upgrades, and health checks.
- Analyze performance issues of security tools using various diagnostic tools.
- Drive efficiency improvements through process enhancements and automation initiatives.

**This role does require 2 days per week in office.**

**Qualifications**

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus seven (7) years of related information security experience, or ten (10) years of relevant work experience.
- Five to seven (5-7) years of hands-on experience working with various security tools and technologies, including SIEM platforms, antivirus solutions, endpoint detection and response solutions, DLP systems, web proxies, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
- Proficiency in operating systems administration (Windows and Linux) and scripting/automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) with at least two (2) years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in developing, executing, and enhancing work instructions and technical documentation pertaining to security tool administration.
- At least two to three (2-3) years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role, overseeing a team responsible for managing security tools and systems.
- Experience in mentoring and guiding junior team members, delegating tasks, and providing feedback on performance and development.
- Familiarity with relevant cybersecurity regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA, HIPAA, GDPR) and experience ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Possess industry-standard cybersecurity certifications such as Security+, CASP, CISSP, as well as vendor certifications from Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Splunk, Microsoft, Red Hat, and others.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and work autonomously with mínimal supervision.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.


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