Cloud Network Security Architecture Manager (TIC 3.0)

General Dynamics Information Technology•Martinsburg, WV

8d•$114,750 - $155,250•Hybrid

About The Position

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 3.0‑aligned, Zero‑Trust‑enabled, distributed security architectures across VA’s hybrid and multi‑cloud environments. This role transforms legacy perimeter models into risk‑based trust zones, policy enforcement points (PEPs), cloud‑native security controls, and continuous monitoring‑integrated architectures, consistent with evolving federal cybersecurity guidance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Hands‑on experience designing or supporting federal‑grade, Zero‑Trust‑aligned architectures (identity‑centric access, micro‑segmentation, encrypted traffic inspection, cloud boundary protections).
Experience with TIC 3.0 concepts, trust zones, distributed enforcement, and cloud/mobility use cases.
Background in cloud, network, or security architecture (AWS, Azure, hybrid networking, segmentation).
Hands‑on familiarity with firewalls, cloud gateways, DNS, IAM, API security, logging pipelines, and SIEM integrations.
Strong understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800‑207 (ZTA), NIST SP 800‑53, 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.
Must work a regular weekly schedule with 2 to 3 days onsite as needed.
Must obtain and maintain Public Trust Suitability.
Must provide onsite fingerprinting at a designated facility.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead TIC 3.0 modernization, shifting security from centralized gateways to distributed trust‑zone and PEP-based enforcement across AWS, Azure, and enterprise networks.
Architect Zero‑Trust‑aligned identity‑centric controls, segmentation, dynamic policy enforcement, and continuous validation.
Design and manage trust‑zone mappings, cloud boundary protections, secure interconnects, and mission‑aligned risk‑based traffic flows.
Guide implementation of policy enforcement points for cloud, on‑prem, 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 mission‑aligned adoption strategies.
Support escalations and critical events involving cloud networks, identity systems, boundary controls, and PEP operations.
Produce architecture diagrams, trust‑zone definitions, PEP mappings, documentation, and compliance artifacts.
Mentor engineers and promote security best practices across cloud and network architecture teams.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay
Paid time off
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
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.
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 are provided or available.