Cybersecurity Strategy Director for NASA Programs

Cybersecurity Jobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Internal mobility support

Competitive pay & PTO

Award-winning culture

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Program Director to lead cybersecurity strategy for the NASA Business Area, delivering governance, risk management, architecture, engineering and operations aligned with Federal, NIST and NASA requirements. This onsite role in Los Angeles, CA, serves as a trusted advisor to internal teams and NASA customers.

You will translate risk into practical priorities, oversee security programs and incidents, and ensure delivery meets NASA standards while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in cyber leadership or enterprise cybersecurity program management.
• NASA environment experience and security solutions for NASA missions.
• Strong communication skills to explain cybersecurity to executives.
• Experience managing customer relationships in high-visibility federal programs.
• Experience leading remote enterprise cybersecurity teams.
• Experience developing cybersecurity strategies, metrics, audits, and training.
• Ability to obtain government security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trust with customers by delivering consistent, high-quality cybersecurity outcomes and transparent communication.
• Set realistic stakeholder expectations by clearly communicating risk, compliance posture, and mitigation strategies.
• Act as the primary cybersecurity advisor and point of contact for internal teams and NASA customers, providing clear, risk-based recommendations across priorities, investments, threats, and program impacts.
• Align cybersecurity execution with NASA standards, policies, and the NASA Community.
• Use a consultative approach to identify emerging threats, recommend strategic improvements, and implement actionable, measurable security enhancements.
• Strengthen customer experience by ensuring secure service delivery aligned to NASA mission needs and enterprise security expectations.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee cybersecurity strategy, program plans, and security architecture supporting NASA missions.
• Direct cybersecurity operations, engineering, and incident response teams to ensure effective execution of NASA and federal security requirements.
• Proactively identify security risks, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats, adjusting program plans and defenses to maintain compliance and resilience.
• Ensure security deliverables meet quality standards and comply with NASA, NIST, federal cybersecurity frameworks, and regulatory guidelines.
• Track, analyze, and report cybersecurity metrics, risks, and program performance using data-driven insights.
• Oversee continuous monitoring, incident response, audit readiness, and enterprise risk management activities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Program governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Program Director to lead cybersecurity strategy for the NASA Business Area, delivering governance, risk management, architecture, engineering and operations aligned with Federal, NIST and NASA requirements. This onsite role in Los Angeles, CA, serves as a trusted advisor to internal teams and NASA customers.

You will translate risk into practical priorities, oversee security programs and incidents, and ensure delivery meets NASA standards while