Zero Trust Cybersecurity Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology

1d•$133,450 - $180,550•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a seasoned Senior Zero Trust Cybersecurity Manager to support the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) J6 Directorate. In this role, you will serve as an advisor and coordinator for implementing the Department of War (DoW) Zero Trust Architecture across the USCENTCOM enterprise. You will bridge the gap between high-level defense strategy and technical execution, coordinating across diverse technical teams (Identity, Device, Network, Application, and Data) while translating progress and roadblocks into concise executive briefings, both verbal and in writing, for senior leadership including General and Flag Officers.

Requirements

Strong familiarity with the Executive Order 14028 (Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity), DoW Zero Trust Strategy, NIST SP 800-207 (Zero Trust Architecture), and the (7) DoW Zero Trust pillars, (91) Target Level Activities, and (61) Advanced Level Activities.
Previous experience operating within a Combatant Command (preferably USCENTCOM) or Joint Staff environment.
Proven ability to synthesize complex technical architectures into strategic, actionable briefs for senior military leadership.
Demonstrated expertise of operational technologies with Zero Trust dependencies, including: Identity & Access: Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), Identity and Access Management (IdAM) frameworks.
Endpoint Security: Trellix Enterprise Security Suite (ESS).
Network Visibility: Comply-to-Connect (C2C) capabilities (including Forescout and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)).
Network Micro-Segmentation
Analytics & Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools: Splunk (Enterprise Security, User Entity Behavioral Analytics (UEBA), Security Orchestration and Automated Response (SOAR).
DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level I compliant (e.g., Security+ or equivalent)

Nice To Haves

Direct knowledge of USCENTCOM’s current IT infrastructure, legacy data sources, and coalition network constraints.
Additional DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II certifications (i.e., CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or equivalent).
Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain and optimize the USCENTCOM Zero Trust efforts and transition roadmap, ensuring alignment with DoW milestones and Combatant Command operational priorities.
Synchronize efforts across diverse IT, Cybersecurity, Network and Operational teams (e.g., Identity, Endpoint, Network, Cloud, and Data Security) to drive unified Zero Trust maturity.
Prepare and deliver high-impact, formal briefings, visual dashboards, and performance metrics for General/Flag Officers and non-technical stakeholders.
Identify capability gaps across the Zero Trust pillars, define procurement requirements, support the submission and tracking of acquisition packages through the contracting lifecycle to prevent implementation delays.
Interpret new Executive Orders, DoW and Joint Staff policies, instructions, cybersecurity guidance, mapping them directly to USCENTCOM J6 operational activities. Develop or update USCENTCOM Zero Trust policies, instructions or technical guidance, as required.

Benefits

401K with company match.
Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
Internal mobility team is dedicated to helping you own your career.
Professional growth opportunities include paid education and certifications.
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from and apply to solve real-world problems.
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
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.