Cloud Network Security Architecture Manager (TIC 3.0)

General Dynamics Information Technology; Martinsburg (WV); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a Cloud Network Security Architecture Manager to lead secure network and cloud architecture across AWS, Azure, and VA enterprise networks in a hybrid setting. You will guide TIC 3.0 modernization, governance, and gateway operations, ensuring security, compliance, and performance across environments.

Collaborating with engineering, cyber, and operations teams, you will communicate risks and decisions to leadership, evaluate new technologies,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing or supporting federal‑grade perimeter security aligned with TIC 3.0 requirements is highly desired.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cloud Platform

ITSM

Network Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

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

Skills

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

Job Qualifications

10 + years of related experience

Certifications

None

US Citizenship Required

No

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.
• Prior work designing or supporting federal‑grade perimeter security (e.g., Zero Trust, encrypted traffic inspection, identity‑centric access controls, cloud boundary protections) that aligns with TIC 3.0 requirements is highly desired.
• 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.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans