Senior Cybersecurity Architect

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Washington, DC
Salary
$178,500–$241,500 / yr
Posted
117 days ago
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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Senior Cybersecurity Architect

The Sr. Cybersecurity Architect will join the Cyber and IT Risk Management team to fundamentally reshape the client's cybersecurity posture. This role involves designing and governing integrated architectures across identity, devices, networks, applications, and data within a Zero Trust model. You will build secure architectures for hybrid on-prem/cloud environments, Microsoft 365, and container ecosystems while establishing enterprise patterns and engineering standards. Key responsibilities include leading modernization initiatives, performing functional testing, and ensuring alignment with NIST SP 800 53, RMF, and OMB/CISA directives. You will utilize VMware, Linux, Windows, MacOS, Python, Perl, and Shell scripting, alongside SIEM technologies like IBM Qradar, Splunk, or Elastic. The work focuses on solving complex security problems through threat modeling, secure API design, encryption, and secrets management.

What you'll do

  • Design and govern integrated cybersecurity architectures across identity, devices, networks, applications, and data using a Zero Trust model.
  • Develop secure architectures for hybrid on-premises/cloud environments, Microsoft 365, and container ecosystems.
  • Establish enterprise security patterns, engineering standards, and baselines to ensure compliance with NIST, RMF, and federal directives.
  • Lead major cybersecurity modernization initiatives by defining technical objectives, schedules, and measurable outcomes.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to oversee threat modeling, secure API design, encryption, and secrets management.
  • Perform functional testing and validation of security products and infrastructure upgrades.
  • Design and implement secure file sharing and cross-domain solutions.
  • Advise senior leadership on enterprise risk and represent the organization in architecture boards and industry working groups.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must have 10+ years of related experience.
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
  • Must possess skills in building architecture, design, and VMware.
  • Experience with various Operating Systems (Linux/Windows/MacOS) (preferred).
  • Experience with various scripting languages (Python/Perl/Shell, etc.) (preferred).
  • US Citizenship.

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