TS/SCI Cybersecurity Director – Risk & Incident Lead

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

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.