Cloud Network Security Architecture Manager (TIC 3.0)

GDIT; Martinsburg (WV); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Cloud Network Security Architecture Manager to lead secure network and cloud architecture design across AWS, Azure, and VA enterprise networks. This role will drive TIC 3.0 modernization, enterprise gateway operations, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, cyber, and operations teams to meet VA objectives.

The role emphasizes security, compliance, performance management in hybrid environments, and strong leadership to mentor engineers while guiding critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing or managing cloud, network, or security architectures.
• Hands-on familiarity with AWS, Azure, hybrid networking, firewalls, DNS, and IAM.
• Understanding of cloud security principles and federal cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience with automation, scripting, or infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Ability to support escalations or critical events when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead secure architecture design across AWS, Azure, and VA networks.
• Guide TIC 3.0 modernization and support gateway operations.
• Manage security, compliance, and performance across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Partner with engineering, cyber, and operations teams to align solutions with VA objectives.
• Communicate risks, architecture decisions, and technical impacts to leadership.
• Evaluate new technologies, coordinate pilot efforts, and recommend modernization strategies.
• Support high-level troubleshooting and escalations for cloud network security and gateway issues.
• Contribute to reporting, documentation, audits, and configuration reviews.
• Lead gateway redesign or refresh efforts as needed.
• Mentor engineers and promote secure architecture best practices.
• Assist with requirements development, design documentation, and validation planning.

Skills

Cloud Platform

IT Service Management (ITSM)

Network Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cloud Platform, IT Service Management (ITSM), Network Architecture

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Join GDIT to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through the NEDIIS program. As the Cloud Network Security Architecture Manager, you will lead secure network and cloud architecture design, TIC 3.0 modernization, and enterprise gateway operations across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. You will guide security decisions, ensure compliance, and support mission-critical connectivity for VA OIT.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead secure architecture design across AWS, Azure, and VA enterprise networks.


• Guide TIC 3.0 modernization and support gateway operations.


• Manage security, compliance, and performance across cloud and hybrid environments.


• Partner with engineering, cyber, and operations teams to align solutions with VA objectives.


• Communicate risks, architecture decisions, and technical impacts to leadership.


• Evaluate new technologies, coordinate pilot efforts, and recommend modernization strategies.


• Support high-level troubleshooting and escalations for cloud network security and gateway issues.


• Contribute to reporting, documentation, audits, and configuration reviews.


• Lead gateway redesign or refresh efforts as needed.


• Mentor engineers and promote secure architecture best practices.


• Assist with requirements development, design documentation, and validation planning.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.


• Experience designing or managing cloud, network, or security architectures.


• Hands-on familiarity with AWS, Azure, hybrid networking, firewalls, DNS, and identity/IAM concepts.


• Understanding of cloud security principles and federal cybersecurity frameworks.


• Experience with automation, scripting, or infrastructure-as-code tools.


• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and communicate clearly with stakeholders.


• Ability to support escalations or critical events when needed.

Preferred (Not Required)

• AWS Solutions Architect - Professional


• Azure Solutions Architect Expert


• VMware certifications


• Kubernetes/CKA/CKAD or OpenShift


• Terraform Associate

Security & Location

• Public Trust clearance required.


• Hybrid position in Martinsburg, WV or Austin, TX - must work a regular weekly schedule with 2 to 3 days onsite as needed.

Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities


• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals


• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off


• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $114,750 - $155,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA WV Martinsburg

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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