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Sr. Cyber Architect with Security Clearance

ClearanceJobs
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026
Sr. Security Architect Advance your career while impacting our national security as Sr. Security Architect at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Security Architect, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the client mission as you play a crucial role in developing secure architecture solutions protecting high profile client networks. As a Sr. Architect you will be actively involved in: * The design, implementation, and deployment of various mission critical applications, non-relational databases, and analytics tools supporting core programs. * Architecting new security infrastructure to support changes to datacenter, colocation and production environments.

  • Designing and Implementing secure file sharing and cross domain solutions.
  • Implementing security infrastructure upgrades. Provide secure architecture solutions for Virtual Desktop and Server Infrastructures * Acting as advisor/SME for Client teams on security matters.
  • Performing functional testing and validation of security products.
  • Developing implementation and integration plans for security components such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and malware detection solutions.
  • Utilizing previous technical experience to support other engineers of various levels of skill and expertise.
  • Developing and presenting technical training and author whitepapers and technical/user/administrator guides for COTS and custom products. WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your cyber expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Cybersecurity Analyst Sr Principal must have:

  • Education: Bachelors degree in a technical discipline
  • Experience: 10 years of related experience
  • Desired Technical skills: Experience with various Operating Systems (Linux/Windows/MacOS), various scripting languages (Python/Perl/Shell, etc); SEIM technologies (IBM Qradar, Splunk, or Elastic); on-prem and cloud implementations, IDS/IPS solutions; VMWare (ESXi, VMware vCenter, VMware VSAN, VMware View)
  • Security clearance level: TS with SCI Eligibility
  • US citizenship required
  • Role requirements: Onsite presence required, with telework availability (approval required); limited CONUS travel. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

  • Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
  • Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

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