Senior Cybersecurity Architect

General Dynamics

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Washington, DC
Salary
$178,500–$241,500 / yr
Posted
today
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $210k
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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

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The Sr. Cybersecurity Architect at GDIT will provide expert guidance in cloud security, identity architecture, Zero Trust principles, and network segmentation for a client aiming to modernize its cybersecurity posture. This role involves designing secure enterprise architectures, integrating federal security mandates like NIST SP 800-53 and RMF, and leading multi-disciplinary technical efforts. The architect will work with engineering, cloud, network, application, and development teams to ensure compliance and manage architectural risks. Key responsibilities include developing hybrid on-prem/cloud environments, implementing secure infrastructure upgrades, and advising senior leadership on strategy and risk management. Required skills encompass experience with VMware, SEIM technologies, various operating systems, scripting languages, and IDS/IPS solutions. The position demands a TS clearance with SCI eligibility and US citizenship, offering opportunities for significant impact in shaping the client’s cybersecurity landscape.

Skills

VMware Python Linux Windows MacOS SEIM IBM_Qradar Splunk Elastic IDS/IPS Cloud NIST_SP_800_53 RMF Zero_Trust CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Lead the design and governance of integrated cybersecurity architectures across identity, devices, networks, applications, and data.
  • Develop secure enterprise patterns, baselines, and engineering standards for hybrid cloud environments.
  • Ensure alignment with federal security mandates such as NIST SP 800 53, RMF, and OMB/CISA directives.
  • Implement security infrastructure upgrades and provide solutions for Virtual Desktop and Server Infrastructures.
  • Manage architectural risk and conduct impact analyses to enforce technical quality gates in cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Direct major cybersecurity modernization efforts by coordinating cross-functional teams and managing vendor integrations.

What we're looking for

  • US citizenship and TS/SCI clearance required.
  • Extensive experience in cloud security, identity architecture, Zero Trust models.
  • Expertise in designing secure enterprise architectures for hybrid environments.
  • Proficiency with VMware, SEIM technologies (IBM Qradar, Splunk), IDS/IPS solutions.
  • Ability to lead major cybersecurity modernization initiatives and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.

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