Sr. Cybersecurity Architect - Active Top Secret

General Dynamics Corporation; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 179,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Sr. Cybersecurity Architect with Top Secret/SCI eligibility to lead enterprise security architecture across cloud, identity, and network domains. The role emphasizes Zero Trust, secure design, and executive advisory support.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, align with NIST RMF and federal directives, and drive modernization initiatives while maintaining substantial independence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship required
• Clearance TS with SCI Eligibility
• Onsite presence required, with telework availability
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise cybersecurity architecture across identity, devices, networks, apps, and data in a Zero Trust model
• Develop secure on‑premises and cloud architectures including Microsoft 365 and container ecosystems
• Define standards and baselines; ensure compliance with NIST RMF and federal directives
• Oversee threat modeling, secure API design, encryption, and secrets management
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to drive modernization and measurable outcomes

Skills

Building Architecture

Design

VMware

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

VMware ESXi

VMware vCenter

VMware VSAN

VMware View

IBM QRadar

Splunk

Elastic

Job description

Sr. Cybersecurity Architect - Active Top Secret

Location: USA DC Washington
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ223555
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications

Skills: Building Architecture, Design, VMware
Certifications: None
Experience: 10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

The Sr. Cyber Security Architect will provide subject matter expertise across cloud security, identity architecture, Zero Trust, network segmentation, application/container security, and enterprise monitoring capabilities. This role requires adaptability, critical thinking, and leadership advisory skills as the position aims to fundamentally re-shape the client's cybersecurity posture. The position requires the ability to operate with substantial independence, as the architect will spearhead multi-disciplinary technical efforts, act as an advisor to executives, and ensure the modernization and evolution of the client's technology environment.

The Security Architect is also responsible for defining and implementing secure enterprise architectures, engineering complex cybersecurity solutions, and integrating federal security mandates across the agency's technology stack.

• Lead enterprise cybersecurity architecture efforts by designing and governing integrated architectures across identity, devices, networks, applications, and data within a Zero Trust model.
• Develop secure architectures for hybrid on-prem/cloud environments, Microsoft 365, identity services, and container ecosystems.
• Establish enterprise patterns, baselines, and engineering standards.
• Ensure alignment with NIST SP 800 53, RMF, and OMB/CISA directives.
• Lead major cybersecurity modernization initiatives including defining scope, technical objectives, dependencies, schedules, and measurable outcomes.
• Implement security infrastructure upgrades; Provide secure architecture solutions for Virtual Desktop and Server Infrastructures
• Coordinate engineering, cloud, network, application, and development teams to oversee threat modeling, secure API design, encryption, secrets management.
• Manage architectural risk; conduct impact analyses; and enforce technical quality gates.
• Leading Zero Trust-aligned enterprise architectures across identity, cloud, applications, and data AND establishing standards and baselines to ensure compliance with NIST, RMF, and federal directives.
• Performing functional testing and validation of security products.
• Designing and implementing secure file sharing and cross domain solutions.
• Directing or participating in major cybersecurity modernization efforts (i.e. coordinating cross-functional teams, managing architectural risk, overseeing pilots and vendor integrations, and driving enterprise application security).
• Advancing the security of enterprise applications and platforms by embedding secure designing practices; integrating automated security testing and software-composition analysis; and applying threat analysis, API security, and data protection strategies.
• Advising senior leadership on strategy and enterprise risk; leading or participating in architecture boards and interagency councils or industry working groups; and representing the organization to internal and external stakeholders.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelors degree in a technical discipline
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience
• Desired Technical skills: Experience with various Operating Systems (Linux/Windows/MacOS), various scripting languages (Python/Perl/Shell, etc); SEIM technologies (IBM Qradar, Splunk, or Elastic); on-prem and cloud implementations, IDS/IPS solutions; VMWare (ESXi, VMware vCenter, VMware VSAN, VMware View)
• Security clearance level: TS with SCI Eligibility
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements: Onsite presence required, with telework availability (approval required); limited CONUS travel.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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 a career in cyber at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

The likely salary range for this position is $178,500 - $241,500. 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 DC Washington

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. 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 consulting, technology 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 capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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