Cloud Network Security Architecture Manager (TIC 3.0)

GD Information Technology • Martinsburg, WV

3d • $114,750 - $155,250 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join GDIT to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through the NEDIIS program. As the Cloud Network Security Architecture Manager, you will lead secure network and cloud architecture design, TIC 3.0 modernization, and enterprise gateway operations across hybrid and multi cloud environments. You will guide security decisions, ensure compliance, and support mission critical connectivity for VA OIT.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in cloud, network, or platform engineering within enterprise or federal environments.
• 3+ years leading AWS/Azure hybrid or multi cloud architectures.
• Experience supporting federally regulated cloud/network environments.
• Ability to support 24×7×365 TIC operations and incident response bridges.
• Strong knowledge of NIST 800 53/RMF, Zero Trust, TIC 3.0, FedRAMP, and continuous monitoring.
• Hands on experience with cloud networking, IAM/Entra ID, VPC/VNet design, SD WAN, DNS, NAT, and firewalls.
• Familiarity with IaC/automation (Terraform, CloudFormation/Bicep, Ansible) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift architectures, observability tools, and log analytics/SIEM platforms.
• Ability to lead multi vendor/SIAM coordination, cross domain changes, and compliance remediation.
• Public Trust clearance required.

Nice To Haves

• AWS Solutions Architect – Professional
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• VMware Certified Professional
• CKA/CKAD or OpenShift Administrator
• Terraform Associate

Responsibilities

• Lead secure cloud and network architecture design across AWS, Azure, and VA enterprise environments.
• Oversee TIC 3.0 modernization, gateway operations, DNS filtering, SSL decryption, and IPS/IDS signature management.
• Manage security, compliance, and performance for multi cloud and hybrid network environments.
• Coordinate with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to align solutions with VA policies and mission objectives.
• Communicate risks, technical impacts, and architecture decisions to leadership and stakeholders.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, conduct pilots, assess vendor solutions, and recommend modernization approaches.
• Provide Tier IV escalation support for cloud network security, gateway, and telecom issues.
• Produce security and TIC reporting, vulnerability summaries, and compliance updates.
• Oversee external connection approvals, VPN/BPE lifecycle, audits, and configuration reviews.
• Lead technical refresh, gateway redesign, and next generation TIC/gateway implementation.
• Mentor engineering staff and promote adoption of secure architecture practices.
• Support development of functional requirements, technical documentation, and test/validation plans.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees