Req ID: RQ218401
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management
Skills:
Cybersecurity Assessment,Enterprise IT,Network Architecture,Technical Leadership,Zero Trust Architecture
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
GDIT is seeking an IT Modernization Lead to drive the design, integration, and execution of enterprise IT modernization initiatives across mission-critical environments. This role performs advanced, non-routine technical leadership functions requiring independent judgment, broad technical authority, and accountability for delivering secure, scalable, and resilient solutions across network, system, and cybersecurity domains.
The IT Modernization Lead serves as the senior technical integrator and engineering authority across all disciplines, leading and coordinating System Architects, Network Engineers, Cybersecurity personnel, and Operations teams to deliver cohesive, mission-aligned solutions. This role maintains direct hands-on technical responsibility while establishing architectural direction, enforcing standards, and ensuring integration across multi-domain, multi-enclave, and coalition environments.
This position also serves as the senior cybersecurity integration lead, ensuring that security is embedded across all modernization efforts and that enterprise solutions align with Zero Trust principles, regulatory requirements, and operational mission needs.
Responsibilities:
Modernization & Technical Leadership:
Lead the planning, design, and execution of enterprise IT modernization initiatives across network, system, cloud, and cybersecurity domains
Serve as the senior technical authority across all engineering functions, ensuring integration of network, compute, storage, and security architectures
Establish and enforce enterprise architecture standards, engineering processes, and technical governance across the program
Provide hands-on leadership in solution design, system integration, and operational transition of modernized capabilities
Lead design and implementation of resilient, scalable architectures supporting high availability, fault tolerance, and mission continuity
Drive adoption of Zero Trust architecture and secure-by-design principles across all technical implementations
Integrate Mission Partner Environment (MPE) and coalition capabilities, ensuring interoperability across multi-national and multi-security domain environments
Network Architecture & CCIE-Level Technical Oversight:
Provide expert-level design and oversight of enterprise network architectures, including core routing, switching, transport, and edge connectivity
Lead development and optimization of complex LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, and hybrid cloud network environments supporting mission operations
Architect and oversee routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), traffic engineering, segmentation, and network convergence strategies
Ensure high-performance, low-latency, and resilient network transport across geographically dispersed and contested environments
Lead advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex network issues impacting mission-critical services
Oversee integration of network security controls including firewalls, VPNs, encryption (e.g., TACLANE), and secure transport mechanisms
Guide implementation of network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and secure enclave design aligned to Zero Trust and multi-domain requirements
Cybersecurity Leadership & Integration:
Lead and oversee technical security assessment activities across the enterprise, ensuring identification of vulnerabilities, non-compliance, and systemic risks
Establish and enforce cybersecurity design standards and ensure integration of security requirements across all engineering disciplines
Provide leadership in validating system security requirements, architectures, and designs, ensuring alignment with enterprise security policies and mission needs
Oversee the design and integration of Information Assurance (IA) and cybersecurity capabilities across networking, computing, and enclave environments, including multi-enclave and multi-classification systems
Ensure cybersecurity is embedded throughout the system lifecycle, from architecture through deployment and sustainment
Guide architects and engineers in implementing appropriate security controls and capabilities to ensure consistent application of enterprise security policy
Lead development and maturation of enterprise security architecture, including Zero Trust and cross-domain solutions
Establish and enforce trusted relationships among external systems, partner networks, and integrated architectures
Oversee risk management activities, ensuring threats and vulnerabilities are identified, assessed, and mitigated throughout the program lifecycle
Provide leadership support for RMF, ATO, continuous monitoring, and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to DoW STIGs and cybersecurity frameworks
Contribute to security planning, risk analysis, certification, and awareness efforts across system and network operations
Service Delivery & Operational Integration:
Ensure modernization solutions are aligned with ITIL 4 practices, including service level management, incident response, problem management, and continual improvement
Drive integration of modernized capabilities into operational environments, ensuring sustainment, monitoring, and lifecycle management
Collaborate with Service Delivery and Operations leadership to ensure solutions meet operational performance requirements and mission needs
Establish metrics and reporting frameworks aligned to SLAs, KPIs, and mission outcomes
Leadership & Team Integration:
Lead, mentor, and provide technical direction to engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and technical staff across all program areas
Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions across network, systems, cybersecurity, and operations domains
Provide input to performance evaluations, tasking, and workforce development planning
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement aligned with mission execution
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience (or 11 years of experience without a degree)
Top Secret security clearance
Certification: CISSP
Extensive experience leading enterprise IT modernization efforts across network, system, and cybersecurity domains
Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing complex network architectures at an enterprise scale
Expert-level knowledge of routing, switching, and network design principles consistent with CCIE-level capability
Strong experience integrating cybersecurity into enterprise architectures and system design
Deep knowledge of RMF, ATO processes, continuous monitoring, and DoW cybersecurity frameworks
Knowledge of DoW STIGs, Zero Trust architecture, and multi-security domain service delivery
Experience operating within multi-enclave and multi-classification environments
Proven ability to lead and integrate cross-functional engineering teams
Desired Skills:
CCIE certification or equivalent experience strongly preferred
Experience supporting Mission Partner Environment (MPE) or coalition operations
Knowledge of Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) technologies
Experience with cloud and hybrid architectures (AWS, Azure, GovCloud)
Familiarity with ITIL 4 practices and enterprise ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow)
Experience supporting operational command and control (C2) or CJADC2 initiatives
Strong executive communication skills with ability to engage senior leadership and technical teams
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 an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
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The likely salary range for this position is $169,604 - $229,464. 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.
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.
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