Company: General Dynamics IT Location: Martinsburg, WV Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 09/17/2026 Job Categories:
Engineering, Information Technology
Job Description
Cloud Network Security Architecture Manager (TIC 3.0)
Join GDIT in modernizing the Department of Veterans Affairs network security posture under the NEDIIS program. As the Cloud Network Security Architecture Manager, you will lead the design and implementation of TIC 3.0aligned, ZeroTrustenabled, distributed security architectures across VAs hybrid and multicloud environments. This role transforms legacy perimeter models into riskbased trust zones, policy enforcement points (PEPs), cloudnative security controls, and continuous monitoringintegrated architectures, consistent with evolving federal cybersecurity guidance.How You Will Make an ImpactLead TIC 3.0 modernization, shifting security from centralized gateways to distributed trustzone and PEP-based enforcement across AWS, Azure, and enterprise networks.Architect ZeroTrustaligned identitycentric controls, segmentation, dynamic policy enforcement, and continuous validation.Design and manage trustzone mappings, cloud boundary protections, secure interconnects, and missionaligned riskbased traffic flows.Guide implementation of policy enforcement points for cloud, onprem, remote, and mobile use cases.Integrate solutions with CDM, EINSTEIN, SIEM platforms, and continuous monitoring pipelines.Partner with engineering, cyber, SOC, network, and operations groups to embed security across distributed systems.Oversee gateway transformation, including redesign, scaling, load distribution, and modernization aligned with TIC 3.0.Communicate architectural decisions, risks, and modernization strategies to VA leadership.Evaluate emerging technologies, lead pilots/proofs of concept, and recommend missionaligned adoption strategies.Support escalations and critical events involving cloud networks, identity systems, boundary controls, and PEP operations.Produce architecture diagrams, trustzone definitions, PEP mappings, documentation, and compliance artifacts.Mentor engineers and promote security best practices across cloud and network architecture teams.What Youll Need to SucceedBachelors degree or equivalent experience.Handson experience designing or supporting federalgrade, ZeroTrustaligned architectures (identitycentric access, microsegmentation, encrypted traffic inspection, cloud boundary protections).Experience with TIC 3.0 concepts, trust zones, distributed enforcement, and cloud/mobility use cases is required.Background in cloud, network, or security architecture (AWS, Azure, hybrid networking, segmentation).Handson familiarity with firewalls, cloud gateways, DNS, IAM, API security, logging pipelines, and SIEM integrations.Strong understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800207 (ZTA), NIST SP 80053, and broader federal cybersecurity standards.Experience with automation, scripting, or IaC (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM templates).Effective communicator able to coordinate across multiple teams.Ability to support emergency incidents, escalations, and critical events.Preferred (Not Required)AWS Solutions Architect ProfessionalAzure Solutions Architect ExpertKubernetes / OpenShift (CKA / CKAD)VMware certificationsTerraform AssociateVisa sponsorship will not be provided for this position. This role will require you to obtain and maintain Public Trust Suitability and will require you to provide onsite fingerprinting at a designated facility. This investigation may review personal and criminal behavior, financial conduct, foreign influence, as well as other adjudications. Security & LocationPublic Trust clearance required.Hybrid position in Martinsburg, WV or Austin, TX must work a regular weekly schedule with 2 to 3 days onsite as needed. Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.GDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplaceOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.