Cyber Security Lead Architect

Req ID: RQ184794

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family: Cyber Security

Skills:

Cyber Defense,Cybersecurity,Information Security

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Own your career as a Lead Cyber Security Architect at GDIT. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong lines of cyber defense using cutting-edge technologies. Your work in cyber security at GDIT will have an impact on securing our clients’ missions and ensuring we anticipate the threats of tomorrow. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Lead Cybersecurity Architect you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on you joining our team to help GDIT meet the mission-critical needs of our customer by leading all technical solutioning on certificate life cycle management and post quantum cryptography.

HOW A LEAD CYBER SECURITY ARCHITECT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Inventory and assess the Certificate Life Cycle Management processes, Standard Operating Procedures, and tools for completeness and compare to industry best practices. Prepare a gap analysis.

• Oversee a proof of concept for automation of certificate installation and renewals.

• Lead the design and deployment of complex cybersecurity solutions focused on incident response, vulnerability management, threat hunt, and cyber defense; ensuring they align with client needs and industry best practices.

• Collaborate with clients to understand their business objectives, security requirements, and risk management strategies.

• Develop and implement comprehensive security solutions that address current and future threats, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

• Provide strategic guidance on cybersecurity initiatives, including risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response planning.

• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

• Design and oversee cybersecurity solutions, ensuring they deliver high value and meet client expectations.

• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity trends, technologies, and threat landscapes, and incorporate relevant advancements into the solution architecture.

• Prepare and present detailed architectural plans, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership and clients.

• Ensure the continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes, tools, and methodologies.

• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful delivery of cybersecurity solutions and managed services.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 7 years in a senior architecture or solution design role for a large program

• Technology consultant with expertise specific to Post Quantum Cryptography and capable of evaluating cryptographic technologies.

• Knowledge of SOAR capabilities and experience with designing automated processes, enterprise security architecture, and evaluating/developing system integrations.

• Expert on integrating modern and legacy tool sets across disparate environments.

• Experience with asset management, networking, and cybersecurity.

• Successful candidate will demonstrate substantial experience hunting for and mitigating cyber threats across multiple organizations in different industries in public sector environments.

• Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls) and regulatory requirements.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex security architectures in diverse environments.

• Proficiency in advanced cybersecurity technologies and solutions (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, firewalls, cloud security).

• Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships with clients and senior leadership.

• US Citizenship Required

• Location: Remote

• Travel: 10%

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, TOGAF, or similar are highly desirable.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to obtain and hold a security clearance.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $160,389 – $184,000. 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.

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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.

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 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 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.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.