Network Security Section Manager, Leidos Holdings, Bethesda, MD
Leidos Holdings -
Bethesda, MD,
US
Network Security Section Manager
Date Posted: 2024-05-09
Job description
DescriptionLeidos Health Mission Solutions is seeking a Security Section Manager, contingent upon contract award, on a large network services opportunity supporting the National Institute of Health (NIH) in the Bethesda, MD area.Candidate MUST be local to the DC Metro area for onsite work and be a US Citizen or US Person with the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.Job Summary:The Security Section Manager (SSM) leads a network security and performance management team supporting a large NIH enterprise network system. The scope of work for the team includes sustainment of multiple security-related services and devices. It also includes installing, configuring, and managing a very large suite of network tools. The SSM reviews and implements security policies, regulations, rules, and norms and ensures that the network infrastructure environments are secure. The SSM will work directly with the Program manager, operations and architecture team leads as well as Leidos leadership.Primary Responsibilities:* Prioritize, assign, and oversee completion of security and network performance engineering staff tasks* Ensure that operational security objectives are being met per customer's expectations* Perform project planning and estimating for new security tasks as requested by the customer* Ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met for incident response and other security-specific SLAs* Ensure delivery of reports and required security section contractual documents* Implement and maintain the program cybersecurity plan* Develop and direct implementation of security standards and best practices for the organization* Coordinate with the program Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to ensure that IT security audits are conducted on schedule* Provide operational oversight, coaching to team leads, mentoring to junior staff, and succession planning for the program* Develop employee base to achieve high degree of employee retention and performanceMinimum Education and Experience:* Ten (10) years of Network Security experience for comparable enterprise network and security services* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related discipline OR possess one or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CCNP, CCIE Certification* Five (5) years' experience in leading teams of 5-15 security and system administration professionals* Knowledge of network security technologies including firewalls; Web Filtering; Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS); Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS); Network Access Control (NAC); Domain Name Systems (DNS); Application Delivery/Load Balancing; Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificate Management* Experience configuring and operating network monitoring, traffic, and infrastructure tools* Experience supporting System Accreditation and Authorization activities* Demonstrated ability for oral and written communication with customers and internal managementDesired Qualifications:* Certified PMP (Active certification required)* Experience using ServiceNow Project Portfolio Management* ITIL 4 Foundation certification* Demonstrated current and significant relationships with NIH, HHS or comparable civil government executives and mid-level managers, particularly in IT operations, network and security services* Good understanding of Cisco and other vendors of network devices and software* Experience working with VMWare vCenter* Experience with ScienceLogic SL1hhsnihOriginal Posting Date:2024-03-21While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range:Pay Range $122,200.00 - $220,900.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.About LeidosLeidos is a Fortune 500 innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.Pay and BenefitsPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.Securing Your DataBeware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.Commitment to DiversityAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.