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Senior Director of Cybersecurity

General Dynamics Information Technology
Washington, DC, United States
$212.5K-$287.5K a year
Full-time

Req ID : RQ179309

Type of Requisition : Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain : Top Secret

Job Family : Cyber Security

Skills :

Cybersecurity,Mission Critical,Security Technologies

Experience :

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required :

Job Description :

Cyber Security Sr Director

Own your career as a Cyber Security Sr Director 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 Cyber Security Sr Director you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

Our work depends on Cyber Security Sr Director joining our team to help GDIT meet the mission-critical needs of CISA as it works to protect the United States government cybersecurity threats.

HOW A CYBER SECURITY SR DIRECTOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Lead the design and architecture of complex cybersecurity solutions and managed services, 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 architectures and managed services that address current and future threats, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Oversee the deployment and integration of security technologies, including SIEM, IDS / IPS, endpoint protection, firewalls, and cloud security solutions.

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 managed cybersecurity services offerings, 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 12-15 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 7 years in a senior architecture or solution design role.

Direct experience with CISA and prefer experience within CB and / or CSD

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

Proven experience in designing and implementing complex security architectures and managed services 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.

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.

DoD TS Clearance

US Citizenship Required

Location : DC Metro area

Travel : 10%

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 $212,500 - $287,500. 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.

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.

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