Cloud Network Security Architecture Manager (TIC 3.0)

General Dynamics Information Technology • Martinsburg, WV

1d • 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.
• Experience designing or managing cloud, network, or security architectures.
• Hands‑on familiarity with AWS, Azure, hybrid networking, firewalls, DNS, and identity/IAM concepts.
• Understanding of cloud security principles and federal cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience with automation, scripting, or infrastructure‑as‑code tools.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
• Ability to support escalations or critical events when needed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead secure architecture design across AWS, Azure, and VA enterprise networks.
• Guide TIC 3.0 modernization and support gateway operations.
• Manage security, compliance, and performance across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Partner with engineering, cyber, and operations teams to align solutions with VA objectives.
• Communicate risks, architecture decisions, and technical impacts to leadership.
• Evaluate new technologies, coordinate pilot efforts, and recommend modernization strategies.
• Support high‑level troubleshooting and escalations for cloud network security and gateway issues.
• Contribute to reporting, documentation, audits, and configuration reviews.
• Lead gateway redesign or refresh efforts as needed.
• Mentor engineers and promote secure architecture best practices.
• Assist with requirements development, design documentation, and validation planning.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree