Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) Team Lead

Position Title: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Team Lead
Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Remote/Telework: No - Not available for this position
Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required
Work Schedule: Day shift, Monday-Friday
Travel: Up to 10% of the time

Position Summary:
Aegis Aerospace is currently seeking a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Team Lead to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). This position plays a critical leadership role in the engineering, sustainment, and oversight of cyber defense tools in support of MDA's mission.

Description of Duties:
The Security Information and Event Mgmt (SIEM) Team Lead supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This position plays a key role in the engineering, operation, sustainment, and management of cyber defense tools, supporting the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) in a fast-paced and evolving environment. This team lead will:

• Ensure the identification and mitigation of cyber threats, ensuring the protection of critical infrastructure and key resources.
• Facilitate the design, implementation, and maintenance of applications using Kubernetes, monitoring of systems for stability and security, and mentor personnel to ensure the smooth operation of the cyber defense infrastructure.
• Be responsible for the personnel assigned to this team along with the daily/weekly/yearly prioritization of their time and effort alignment
• Hold employees accountable to meeting mission needs and deadlines
• Approve employee timecards and expense reports
• Provide input for employees on their performance throughout the year
• Support employee growth/knowledge expansion in mission domain
• Design, implement, and maintain applications using the Kubernetes platform
• Ensure that applications run smoothly in a distributed environment, handling tasks such as deployment, scaling, and maintenance
• Monitor systems to detect and prevent problems, and ensuring systems are stable, operable, and secure
• Mentor and train personnel in an evolving, high-paced environment
• Identify potential conflicts with implementation of any cyber defense tools (e.g., tool and signature testing and optimization)
• Assist in identifying, prioritizing, and coordinating the protection of critical cyber defense infrastructure and key resources
• Build, install, configure, and test dedicated cyber defense hardware
• Assist in assessing the impact of implementing and sustaining a dedicated cyber defense infrastructure
• Participate in system design consulting, platform management, and capacity planning

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Must have 10 or more years of full-time work experience
• Must have at least 4 years of direct experience testing, implementing, deploying, maintaining, and administering infrastructure hardware and software
• Must have at least 2 years of experience managing or leading IT personnel
• Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (e.g., Security+ CE, GSEC, CySA+, SSCP)
• Must have a minimum of IAM Level I Certification and be able to achieve IAM Level II Certification within 6 months of hire

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with DevOps tools such as Helm, GitLab, Artifactory, Terraform, and Ansible
• Experience with Elastic, cloud platforms, and containerized environments (Linux/Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with documenting system security implementations and generating auditable evidence
• Understanding of DCO and Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) security policies and procedures
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, containerization, risk management, and network traffic analysis
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex cyber infrastructure issues in real time

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $176,000 annually. Final compensation is based on experience, education, and directly relevant certifications.

Application Instructions:

• Resumes must include employment dates in MM/YYYY format for all positions to be considered.
• All responses must be truthful and accurate. Misrepresentation of U.S. citizenship, clearance status, or sponsorship needs may result in disqualification and reporting to federal authorities in accordance with national security and contract compliance requirements.

Application Review Timeline:
Applications are typically reviewed within 7 days of posting. While the position may remain open to support contractor timelines, candidates who apply after this window may experience delayed review or consideration.

About Aegis Aerospace
We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. With over 30 years of experience, our mission is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in defending national security, advancing exploration, and pioneering innovation. Our team includes some of the brightest minds in aerospace, committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions in space operations, simulation, and engineering.

To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, please visit our website: http://www.AegisAero.com

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