Zero Trust Cybersecurity Manager

About the Role

General Dynamics Information Technology (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 for senior leadership including General and Flag Officers.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Road mapping: Maintain and optimize the USCENTCOM Zero Trust efforts and transition roadmap, ensuring alignment with DoW milestones and Combatant Command operational priorities.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: 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.
• Executive Briefings: Prepare and deliver high-impact, formal briefings, visual dashboards, and performance metrics for General/Flag Officers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Procurement & Governance: 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.
• Policy Compliance and Creation: Interpret new Executive Orders, DoW and Joint Staff policies, instructions, and cybersecurity guidance, mapping them directly to USCENTCOM J6 operational activities. Develop or update USCENTCOM Zero Trust policies, instructions, or technical guidance as required.

Requirements

• Zero Trust Expertise: Strong familiarity with 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.
• Joint Staff/COCOM Experience: Previous experience operating within a Combatant Command (preferably USCENTCOM) or Joint Staff environment.
• Communication: Proven ability to synthesize complex technical architectures into strategic, actionable briefs for senior military leadership.
• Operational Technology Familiarity: Demonstrated expertise in 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)).
• US Citizenship: Required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology (IT), Cybersecurity, or related field and 5+ years’ experience; or, 8+ years of experience managing/supporting complex IT and/or cybersecurity programs in a government or defense environment (preferably within the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility).
• DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level I compliant certification (e.g., Security+ or equivalent).
• Minimum Secret level clearance (prefer TS/SCI).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Location

Tampa, Florida (U.S. Central Command HQ, MacDill AFB).

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $133,450 - $180,550.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Travel Required: Less than 10%
• Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Benefits

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off plans: vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, 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.
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.