Chief Systems Architect: Zero Trust for DoD (Remote)

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 162,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead end-to-end architecture, integration, testing, and fielding for the DoD NGG Zero Trust mandate. The role operates at a systems-of-systems level, directing IPTs across networking, compute/storage, hardware and software integration, and cybersecurity for mission outcomes.

The position requires 10+ years of enterprise IT engineering and architecture experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and proven ability to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. Experience may be substituted for education.
• Minimum 10 years of enterprise IT engineering and architecture experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience leading cross-functional engineering teams through design, integration, test, and fielding.
• Demonstrated experience leading IPTs that span networking, compute/storage, hardware integration, software integration, and cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated experience supporting an engineering team to develop, integrate, test, and deliver a Zero Trust solution through hands-on technical contributions.
• Demonstrated experience with executive communications (written and oral) of engineering designs for O-6/GS-15 level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems-level architecture, hands-on engineering, design, integration, initial lab/field testing, site deployment, and knowledge transfer for NGG Zero Trust capabilities across classified and unclassified enclaves.
• Direct and synchronize cross-functional IPTs spanning networking, compute/storage, hardware integration, software integration, and cybersecurity to deliver mission outcomes.
• Define and own the Zero Trust technical approach (identity, access, segmentation, visibility, policy enforcement) and ensure solution maturity through subsystem design documentation, hands-on subsystem engineering, testing, and enterprise deployment.
• Drive requirements management, risk identification and mitigation, test planning, operational transition, and lifecycle systems engineering rigor for complex Defense acquisition scope.
• Coordinate RMF/JSIG alignment, eMASS/A&A activities, STIG enforcement, asset and product support form submissions, and contract data deliverables in partnership with the AFLCMC/HNIB PMO/COR.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise briefings, technical decision papers, and roadmap recommendations for senior leadership (O-6/GS-15 audiences).

Skills

Design

IT Roadmap

Zero Trust Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead end-to-end architecture, integration, testing, and fielding for the DoD NGG Zero Trust mandate. The role operates at a systems-of-systems level, directing IPTs across networking, compute/storage, hardware and software integration, and cybersecurity for mission outcomes.

The position requires 10+ years of enterprise IT engineering and architecture experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and proven ability to deliver