Cyber Solutions Architect

Transform technology into opportunity as a Full Scope Cyber Solutions Architect SME with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most.

The Federal and Civilian (FedCiv) Chief Technology Office (CTO) is responsible for technical solutioning with excellence within the division. The Full Scope Cyber Solutions Architect SME role provides cyber security subject matter expertise specific to application architecture, design, and development in solving our customers’ problems and enabling their missions. This role reports directly to the CTO Leadership.

How a Full Scope Cyber Solutions Architect SME will make an impact:

Cyber and Technical:

• Designs and evaluates end-to-end systems through their entire life cycle with a focus on Cyber Security and Risk Management.
• Conducts software and systems engineering and software systems research to develop new capabilities, ensuring cybersecurity is fully integrated.
• Conducts comprehensive technology research to evaluate potential vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems.
• Advise and solution in Full Scope Cyber functional areas (DCO).
• Ensures products and systems comply with requirements and customer information assurance and cybersecurity standards.
• Author strategy for and lead testing, implementation, maintenance, and administration of the security infrastructure hardware and software.
• Develop cybersecurity engineering architectural artifacts and analyze systems engineering artifacts provided/created by others for future cyber operational concerns.
• Advise and develop operational cybersecurity dataflows to achieve mission outcomes.
• Create cybersecurity automations for defensive missions across agencies and enterprises.

Solutionist:

• Functions as a Subject Matter Expert within a Business and Proposal Development Process such as Shipley.
• Conducts software and systems engineering and software systems research to develop new capabilities tailored to customer needs.
• Identifies solutions based on business and technical criteria, analyzes alternatives based on trade space, and implements designs.
• Designs and defines high-level system architecture for new or existing Information and Operational Technology (OT and IT) systems.
• Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that conform to customer mission technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Coach and provide subject matter guidance to proposal and program teams for cyber security and information assurance.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures and Basis of Estimate artifacts for proposed solutions.
• Reviewing and providing constructive feedback to proposal artifacts.
• Contribute to Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts through architecture, design, implementation, and delivery activities.
• Collaborate with programs on improving cybersecurity operations and performance as well as implement capabilities alongside program staff.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

The candidate must possess the following skills:

• At least three of the following criteria:
  • Expert in cybersecurity processes and operational improvements, 5+ years.
  • Expert in executing or delivering enabling capabilities for Computer Network Defense such as SOC Operations, Threat Hunting, and Incident Response, 5+ years.
  • Expert in systems security architecture and design, 5+ years.
  • Expert in vulnerability research, 5+ years.
  • Practical experience with Risk Management Frameworks, specifically NIST, 5+ years and at least two granted ATOs where ISSE functions were performed.
• Solution and architecture development concepts and processes, 5+ years. Includes leading technical volumes.
• Functional understanding of USG authorities and how they collaborate to achieve mission outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead development of technical data packages such as a system description, Interface Control Document (ICD), CONOPS, related appendices and detail artifacts such as an API (Application Programming Interface) SDD (System Description Documents), OV-1s, and systems and enterprise architecture packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication (including executive level interface), work autonomously and in groups, highly organized, deadline-oriented, continuous-improvement mindset.
• Experience managing the system engineering lifecycle, including trade studies, analysis of alternatives, proofs of concepts, and operational pilots.
• Education: Bachelor of Science or advanced degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with contributing to Federal solicitation responses.
• Required Experience: 8+ years of related experience in systems engineering related work and must have at least five years leading technical aspects of systems integration programs

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At 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
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your sense of ownership and pride in the meaningful work we do.