Infrastructure Security Team Lead

GovCIO

. Oversee and mature security posture across network security, security and compliance, ICAM, boundary protection services, and the ATO program .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $143,230 - $214,240 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in security architecture, risk management, and compliance, with a strong focus on developing strategic security roadmaps and leading incident response efforts. Proven ability to manage and mentor security teams while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure secure infrastructure.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CISSP CertificationSecurity Architecture and EngineeringIncident Response and Crisis ManagementRisk Management and ComplianceIAM/ICAM Governance

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Hard Skills

Security Posture ManagementThreat ModelingRisk AssessmentVulnerability ManagementConfiguration ManagementIncident ResponseSecurity Policy DevelopmentSecurity Metrics MonitoringBoundary ProtectionAutomated Security Controls

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder EngagementStrategic ThinkingMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMCISACCSPCEHCCIE Security

Industry Keywords

NISTCISISO 27001FISMAFedRAMPUS Coast Guard ExperienceSecurity ControlsCompliance StandardsATO ProgramDevSecOps

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and mature security posture across network security, security and compliance, ICAM, boundary protection services, and the ATO program
Design, implement, and operate secure, compliant, and resilient infrastructure
Lead organizational security controls across network security, compliance, ICAM, boundary protection, and ATO lifecycle
Develop and execute a strategic security roadmap aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements
Own security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments
Establish and maintain incident response, detection, and recovery capabilities
Lead major security incidents and post-incident reviews
Define and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, FISMA, and FedRAMP as applicable
Manage, mentor, and develop a security team
Collaborate with IT, DevOps/DevSecOps, and cloud teams on secure-by-default infrastructure and automated controls
Oversee vulnerability, patch, configuration management, and hardening baselines
Monitor and report security metrics, KPIs, and risk indicators to executives and stakeholders
Maintain documentation, runbooks, playbooks, and incident-handling materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience, or commensurate experience
12 years of progressive information security experience
3–5 years in a leadership/lead role
Must be clearable up to an active Secret clearance
US Citizenship required to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance
CISSP certification required
Additional relevant certifications (CISM, CISA, CCSP, CEH, CCIE Security) are a plus
US Coast Guard experience highly preferred
Experience in security architecture and engineering
Leadership and people management experience
Risk management and compliance experience
Incident response and crisis management experience
IAM/ICAM governance and specialization
Boundary/perimeter security experience
Communication and stakeholder engagement
Strategic thinking and roadmapping