General Dynamics Information Technology · 12 hours ago
Cyber Solutions Architect
USA VA Falls Church
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$164K/yr - $213K/yr
8+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to the U.S. government. The Full Scope Cyber Solutions Architect SME role involves providing cybersecurity expertise in application architecture, design, and development to solve customer problems and enable their missions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
Responsibilities
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
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
Qualification
Required
Analytical Thinking
Collaborating
Design
Innovation
10 + years of related experience
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
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
Full flex work weeks
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
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
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