Full Spectrum Cyber Solutions SME

Company: GD Information Technology
Location: Herndon
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Technical Solutions Job Qualifications: Skills: Security Architecture Design, Solution Architecture, System Security Certifications: None Experience: 15 years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Job Description Transform technology into opportunity as a Full Spectrum Cyber Solutions Architect SME with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. The Intel and Homeland Security (IHS) Chief Technology Office (CTO) is responsible for technical solutioning with excellence within the division. The Full Spectrum Cyber Solutions Architect SME role provides cyber security subject matter expertise specific to application architecture, design, and development in solving our customers’ problems and enabling their missions. This role reports directly to the CTO Leadership. How a Full Spectrum Cyber Solutions Architect SME will make an impact: Cyber and Technical: 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-Spectrum Cyber functional areas (OCO, 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 offensive and defensive missions across missions and enterprises. Solutionist: 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. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: The candidate must possess the following skills: 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. Experience in CNO/FSC/DCO, 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: 15 years of related experience in systems engineering related work and must have at least five years leading technical aspects of systems integration programs U.S. Citizenship is required. Requires a TS/SCI with polygraph The likely salary range for this position is $191,250 - $258,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% T elecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA VA Herndon Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a 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. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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