Cybersecurity Architect

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Paid education and certifications

Paid vacation and holidays

Full-flex work week

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a senior cybersecurity professional to lead risk management, RMF activities, and the implementation of Zero Trust across large distributed systems.

You will develop long-term security strategies, policies, and incident response plans while coordinating with government customers and internal teams. The role emphasizes DoD RMF controls, DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification, and advanced security certifications, with the potential for

Qualifications

• Understanding of Zero Trust Network Architecture and tools to implement it
• Knowledge of networks, protocols, devices, and security measures like firewalls/VLANs
• Knowledge of data protection methods: encryption, pseudonymization, data masking
• Understanding of risk assessment, analysis and mitigation techniques
• Skills in identifying, analyzing, and responding to security incidents
• Ability to troubleshoot security issues and develop solutions
• Capacity to learn new technologies and evolving threats
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Ability to work with multiple teams and stakeholders
• Detail oriented

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term cybersecurity strategies aligned with business goals
• Lead RMF efforts for large distributed systems to obtain an ATO
• Create and enforce security policies and guidelines for a secure environment
• Support incident response, including detection, containment, eradication and recovery
• Support vulnerability assessments, pen testing and other security tests
• Collaborate with IT, stakeholders and vendors to meet security requirements
• Stay current on cybersecurity threats, technologies and best practices
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior security professionals
• Interface with government customers to present program cyber risks

Skills

Cybersecurity

Information Security

Information Technology Security

Zero Trust

Security incident response

risk assessment

communication to technical and non-</w

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

Intrusion detection systems

DLP (data loss prevention)

IAM (Identity and Access Management)

Firewalls

ZTNA (Zero Trust) tools

Job description

Job Requisition Details

• Type of Requisition: Regular
• Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret
• Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
• Public Trust/Other Required: None
• Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management
• Job Qualifications: Skills: Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology Security
• Certifications: None
• Experience: 10 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description: GDIT is the leading systems integrator in the Zero Trust Defense sector market-developing and delivering innovative solutions to government customers. Our Zero Trust business continues experiencing rapid growth, and this is an opportunity to join our team and be a part of creating Cybersecurity solutions that make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term cybersecurity strategies and plans, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Leading RMF efforts for a large distributed system in order to obtain an ATO Identify, analyze, and assess security risks, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Create and enforce security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance and maintain a secure environment.
• Support incident response efforts, including detection, containment, eradication, and recovery, in the event of security breaches or incidents.
• Support vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and other security tests to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities in systems and networks.
• Collaborate with other IT professionals, business stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure security requirements are met.
• Remain up to date on the latest cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior security professionals and trains employees on security best practices.
• Interface with government customer to present program cyber risks.

Basic Qualifications

• Understanding of security principles involved in Zero Trust Network Architecture and tools required to implement it
• Understanding of how networks function, including protocols, devices, and security measures like firewalls and VLANs.
• Knowledge of data protection methods, including encryption, pseudonymization, and data masking.
• Understanding of risk assessment, analysis, and mitigation techniques.
• Skills in identifying, analyzing, and responding to security incidents.
• Ability to analyze problems, troubleshoot security issues, and develop effective solutions.
• Capacity to learn and adapt to new technologies and evolving threats.
• Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively with other teams and stakeholders.
• Detail oriented.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• BA/BS or equivalent, 10+ years of experience
• Current Secret clearance.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification.
• Advanced IT security certifications (like CISSP, CEH, GIAC).
• Bachelor's degree in field like Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in information security frameworks and IT risk management practices.
• Expertise in DoD RMF Controls and how to correlate the various aspects of the systems, networks, and applications to ensure controls are closed and/or mitigated, and documented in furtherance of obtaining ATO.
• Expertise in security audits, compliance requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture principles and how to integrate security into the overall IT landscape.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing.
• Knowledge of common operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix) and their security configurations.
• Proficiency in various zero trust security tools and technologies, such as intrusion detection systems, data loss prevention (DLP) solutions, identity and access management (IAM) systems, firewalls, and ZTNA.

The likely salary range for this position is $149,469 - $184,000. 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.

Work Arrangements

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: 25-50%
• Telecommuting Options: Remote
• Work Location: Any Location / Remote
• Additional Work Locations: 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.

Benefits & Rewards

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire.
• Paid family leave program: up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
• Short and long-term disability benefits with coverage of medical, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance.
• Paid parental leave, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• 15 days of paid leave per calendar year for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year.

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 Opportunity. From working with technologies like AI, cyber and cloud to careers in intelligence and health, we offer endless opportunities to apply your expertise to create a safer, smarter world.