Information Security Director

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 170,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

401(k) with company match

Educational assistance and eLearning

Internal mobility support

Rewards and recognition programs

Collaborative innovative environment

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a Cybersecurity Manager to lead the cybersecurity work center, oversee audits, and drive DoD RMF and ZTRA initiatives across enterprise networks. This role supports USSTRATCOM missions with NC3, JEMSO, and SAP/SAR environments, ensuring secure operations and staff development.

The position requires TS/SCI eligibility, top-tier certifications, and a track record of DoD/CSSP leadership.

Qualifications

• Current TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Possession of one of the following certifications: CCISO, CISM, CISSP, GSLC.
• MS/MA Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five (5) years within the last ten (10) years performing security design, testing, and implementation of integrated networks.
• ITIL 4 certification (or ability to obtain within 9 months).
• Demonstrated experience in DoW RMF and ZTRA within the last two consecutive years.
• Minimum of two (2) years within the last five (5) years serving in a DoW Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) lead or management role.
• Demonstrated experience with IDS, VPN systems, firewall configurations, system audits, cybersecurity network and host incident response, and vulnerability management and assessments.
• Demonstrated experience leading incident handling and response teams in the DoW and/or intelligence community.
• Demonstrated experience developing enterprise IT security policies for information protection on enterprise systems and networks.
• Experience safeguarding networks from current threats and cyber‑attack vectors.
• Experience applying STIGs within an enterprise architecture.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management oversight to the cybersecurity work center.
• Ensure consistent, professional delivery of quality services and timely responses to service and support requests.
• Lead audits of computer systems to ensure secure operations and protection against both internal and external threats.
• Develop, lead, and recommend cybersecurity policies and procedures; ensure compliance across the enterprise.
• Oversee assessments of assigned systems to determine security posture and risk.
• Evaluate highly complex security systems using industry best practices to safeguard information systems and databases.
• Recommend preventive and corrective measures as required.
• Oversee development of training materials for cybersecurity education and awareness programs.
• Review security requirements and evaluate complex systems for compliance with established standards, STIGs, and DoW RMF requirements.
• Lead investigations of security incidents, violations, and breaches; prepares reports and deliver analysis to senior leadership.
• Respond to complex cybersecurity inquiries and information requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical consultation on highly complex tasks; assists and mentors lower‑level technical personnel.
• Conduct cost analyses to determine feasibility of new cybersecurity products or capabilities.
• Ensure reporting documents capture effectiveness measurements, cost savings, and team performance.
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff to meet individual, team, and contractual performance goals; supports career growth and development.
• Establish team goals and strategy to achieve best‑in‑class performance and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with industry partners to evaluate emerging products and capabilities.
• Prepare reports and recommendations regarding new technologies for senior leadership.
• Provide recommendations for cybersecurity products and solutions; evaluates vendor offerings for suitability and performance.

Job description

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management

Skills: Computer Security,Cybersecurity,System Security

Experience: 5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Cybersecurity Manager

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Cybersecurity Manager with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you will be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful role in improving how agencies operate.

The work you’ll do will directly support the mission of USSTRATCOM—a Combatant Command responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and enterprise IT services essential to national security. USSTRATCOM oversees Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), Global Strike, and Missile Threat Assessments, working closely with other Combatant Commands, Services, and defense agencies.

SCITLS is a key component ensuring mission success and the safety of the U.S. and its allies by providing 24/7 IT services and network support across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and SAP/SAR environments.

The Cybersecurity Manager shall provide leadership and guidance to ensure the coordination, application, and support for the implementation of Government‑directed Cybersecurity efforts. The Cybersecurity Manager ensures contract personnel and delivery of services provide Operations & Support (O&S) for Zero Trust Reference Architecture (ZTRA) implemented measures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and management oversight to the cybersecurity work center.
• Ensure consistent, professional delivery of quality services and timely responses to service and support requests.
• Lead audits of computer systems to ensure secure operations and protection against both internal and external threats.
• Develop, lead, and recommend cybersecurity policies and procedures; ensure compliance across the enterprise.
• Oversee assessments of assigned systems to determine security posture and risk.
• Evaluate highly complex security systems using industry best practices to safeguard information systems and databases.
• Recommend preventive and corrective measures as required.
• Oversee development of training materials for cybersecurity education and awareness programs.
• Review security requirements and evaluate complex systems for compliance with established standards, STIGs, and DoW RMF requirements.
• Lead investigations of security incidents, violations, and breaches; prepares reports and deliver analysis to senior leadership.
• Respond to complex cybersecurity inquiries and information requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical consultation on highly complex tasks; assists and mentors lower‑level technical personnel.
• Conduct cost analyses to determine feasibility of new cybersecurity products or capabilities.
• Ensure reporting documents capture effectiveness measurements, cost savings, and team performance.
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff to meet individual, team, and contractual performance goals; supports career growth and development.
• Establish team goals and strategy to achieve best‑in‑class performance and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with industry partners to evaluate emerging products and capabilities.
• Prepare reports and recommendations regarding new technologies for senior leadership.
• Provide recommendations for cybersecurity products and solutions; evaluates vendor offerings for suitability and performance.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Current TS clearance with SCI eligibility.

• Possession of one of the following certifications:
  • Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)

• MS/MA Degree or equivalent experience

• Minimum of five (5) years within the last ten (10) years performing security design, testing, and implementation of integrated networks.

• ITIL 4 certification (or ability to obtain within 9 months).

• Demonstrated experience in DoW RMF and ZTRA within the last two consecutive years.

• Minimum of two (2) years within the last five (5) years serving in a DoW Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) lead or management role.

• Demonstrated experience with IDS, VPN systems, firewall configurations, system audits, cybersecurity network and host incident response, and vulnerability management and assessments.

• Demonstrated experience leading incident handling and response teams in the DoW and/or intelligence community.

• Demonstrated experience developing enterprise IT security policies for information protection on enterprise systems and networks.

• Experience safeguarding networks from current threats and cyber‑attack vectors.

• Experience applying STIGs within an enterprise architecture.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Educational assistance and eLearning opportunities
• Internal mobility support for career advancement
• Rewards and recognition programs
• An innovative, collaborative environment fostering highly motivated critical thinking

#SCITLS

The likely salary range for this position is $170,144 - $205,275. 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.

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