Zero Trust Cybersecurity Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-flex work week

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a Senior Zero Trust Cybersecurity Manager to advise on implementing DoW Zero Trust Architecture across USCENTCOM. You will coordinate across Identity, Device, Network, and Data teams and translate progress into concise executive briefings for top leadership at MacDill AFB and beyond.

The role requires DoD IAM Level I, USCENTCOM/J5 experience preferred, and strong capability in bridging strategy with technical execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, or related field and 5+ years’ experience; or 8+ years managing complex IT/cybersecurity programs in government/defense.
• Active DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level I compliant (e.g., Security+).
• Experience in USCENTCOM or Joint Staff environments.
• Strong ability to translate complex architectures into strategic briefs for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Road mapping: maintain and optimize USCENTCOM Zero Trust efforts and transition roadmap.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: align IT, Cybersecurity, Network and Operational teams to drive Zero Trust maturity.
• Executive Briefings: prepare and deliver high-impact briefs, dashboards, and metrics for senior leaders.
• Procurement & Governance: identify gaps, define requirements, and support acquisition lifecycle.
• Policy Compliance and Creation: map EO and DoW policies to USCENTCOM J6 activities; develop guidance.

Skills

Zero Trust

Executive Briefings

Policy Translation

Strategic Roadmapping

Cross-Functional Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

Trellix ESS

C2C (Forescout)

Cisco ISE

Splunk (UEBA/SOAR)

Job description

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a seasoned Senior Zero Trust Cybersecurity Manager to support the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) J6 Directorate. In this role, you will serve as an advisor and coordinator for implementing the Department of War (DoW) Zero Trust Architecture across the USCENTCOM enterprise.

You will bridge the gap between high-level defense strategy and technical execution, coordinating across diverse technical teams (Identity, Device, Network, Application, and Data) while translating progress and roadblocks into concise executive briefings, both verbal and in writing, for senior leadership including General and Flag Officers.

HOW A SENIOR ZERO TRUST CYBERSECURITY MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Road mapping: Maintain and optimize the USCENTCOM Zero Trust efforts and transition roadmap, ensuring alignment with DoW milestones and Combatant Command operational priorities.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Synchronize efforts across diverse IT, Cybersecurity, Network and Operational teams (e.g., Identity, Endpoint, Network, Cloud, and Data Security) to drive unified Zero Trust maturity.
• Executive Briefings: Prepare and deliver high-impact, formal briefings, visual dashboards, and performance metrics for General/Flag Officers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Procurement & Governance: Identify capability gaps across the Zero Trust pillars, define procurement requirements, support the submission and tracking of acquisition packages through the contracting lifecycle to prevent implementation delays.
• Policy Compliance and Creation: Interpret new Executive Orders, DoW and Joint Staff policies, instructions, cybersecurity guidance, mapping them directly to USCENTCOM J6 operational activities. Develop or update USCENTCOM Zero Trust policies, instructions or technical guidance, as required.

Requirements:

• Zero Trust Expertise:Strong familiarity with the Executive Order 14028 (Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity), DoW Zero Trust Strategy, NIST SP 800-207 (Zero Trust Architecture), and the (7) DoW Zero Trust pillars, (91) Target Level Activities, and (61) Advanced Level Activities.
• Joint Staff/COCOM Experience:Previous experience operating within a Combatant Command (preferably USCENTCOM) or Joint Staff environment.
• Communication:Proven ability to synthesize complex technical architectures into strategic, actionable briefs for senior military leadership.

• Operational Technology Familiarity:Demonstrated expertise of operational technologies with Zero Trust dependencies, including:

• Identity & Access:Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), Identity and Access Management (IdAM) frameworks.
• Endpoint Security:Trellix Enterprise Security Suite (ESS).
• Network Visibility:Comply-to-Connect (C2C) capabilities (including Forescout and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)).
• Network Micro-Segmentation
• Analytics & Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools: Splunk (Enterprise Security, User Entity Behavioral Analytics (UEBA), Security Orchestration and Automated Response (SOAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct knowledge of USCENTCOM’s current IT infrastructure, legacy data sources, and coalition network constraints.
• Additional DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II certifications (i.e., CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or equivalent.
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology (IT), Cybersecurity, or related field and 5+ years’ experience; or, 8+ years of experience managing/supporting complex IT and/or cybersecurity programs in a government or defense environment (preferably within the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility).

Location: Tampa, Florida (U.S. Central Command HQ, MacDill AFB)

Required Clearance: Minimum Secret level clearance (prefer TS/SCI)

Required Certifications: DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level I compliant (e.g., Security+ or equivalent)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Internal mobility team is dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Professional growth opportunities include paid education and certifications.
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from and apply to solve real-world problems.
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.