Senior Systems Architect - Zero Trust Defense Solutions

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead end-to-end architecture, integration, testing, and fielding for the DoD NGG Zero Trust mandate.

The role operates at a systems-of-systems level and directs cross-functional IPTs across networking, computing, storage, hardware, software, and cybersecurity. Remote with travel to Hanscom AFB, MA, and CONUS/OCONUS sites for site surveys, installation, and deployment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of enterprise IT engineering and architecture experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams through design, integration, test, and fielding.
• Experience leading IPTs spanning networking, compute/storage, hardware and software integration, and cybersecurity.
• Experience supporting an engineering team to develop, integrate, and deliver a Zero Trust solution.
• Experience with executive communications for O-6/GS-15 stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems-level architecture, design, integration, initial lab/field testing, site deployment, and knowledge transfer for NGG Zero Trust capabilities across enclaves.
• Direct cross-functional IPTs spanning networking, compute/storage, hardware integration, software integration, and cybersecurity to deliver mission outcomes.
• Define and own the Zero Trust technical approach (identity, access, segmentation, visibility, policy enforcement) and ensure solution maturity through subsystem design documentation, testing, and enterprise deployment.
• Drive requirements management, risk identification and mitigation, test planning, operational transition, and lifecycle systems engineering rigor for complex Defense acquisition scope.
• Coordinate RMF/JSIG alignment, eMASS/A&A activities, STIG enforcement, asset and product support form submissions, and contract data deliverables in partnership with the AFLCMC/HNIB PMO/COR.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise briefings, technical decision papers, and roadmap recommendations for senior leadership (O-6/GS-15 audiences).

Skills

Design

IT Roadmap

Zero Trust Architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead end-to-end architecture, integration, testing, and fielding for the DoD NGG Zero Trust mandate.

The role operates at a systems-of-systems level and directs cross-functional IPTs across networking, computing, storage, hardware, software, and cybersecurity. Remote with travel to Hanscom AFB, MA, and CONUS/OCONUS sites for site surveys, installation, and deployment.