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GCyber is hiring a Chief Architect to lead enterprise infrastructure modernization efforts across the United States Coast Guard (USCG). This is the senior-most technical role, responsible for working directly with USCG Leadership to define product roadmaps, modernization initiatives, and ensure solutions align with DoD strategy, cybersecurity mandates, and USCG mission requirements.

This position requires broad expertise across DoD architecture, networking, cybersecurity, identity, systems engineering, storage, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure disciplines.

As the Chief Architect, you will:

+ Lead the USCG enterprise infrastructure modernization strategy and serve as the program’s senior technical authority.

+ Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture vision across network, systems, data, cloud, identity, and security domains.

+ Lead USCG Zero Trust implementation efforts, including ICAM integration, segmentation models, continuous monitoring, and pillar-aligned enforcement patterns.

+ Design scalable, resilient enterprise infrastructure solutions spanning networking, compute, storage, virtualization, automation, and hybrid cloud environments.

+ Ensure all architecture and designs meet DoDAF, RMF, NIST, DISA STIG, and DoD Zero Trust requirements.

+ Lead technical reviews, architecture working groups, engineering alignment sessions, and the development of architecture artifacts and modernization roadmaps.

+ Oversee implementation planning, including technology evaluations, sequencing, migration planning, equipment planning, and architecture validation.

+ Engage directly with senior USCG, DHS, and DoD stakeholders to translate mission requirements into actionable architecture strategies and drive innovation across the enterprise.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

+ Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be willing to upgrade to Top Secret)

+ DoD 8570 IAT II Certification

+ Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

+ 12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems engineering, or large-scale infrastructure modernization.

+ Deep expertise across DoD enterprise architecture, networking, systems, storage, virtualization, cloud, and cybersecurity.

+ Strong understanding of RMF, NIST 800-53, DoDAF, DISA STIGs, and DoD Zero Trust strategy.

+ Hands-on experience designing and integrating AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and hybrid cloud environments.

+ Experience leading technical teams, design reviews, engineering working groups, and enterprise modernization efforts.

Our Benefits

GCyber is committed to the well-being and development of every employee. Our benefits are designed to support your personal and professional goals, from health and wellness programs to retirement savings and career development opportunities. Highlights include:

+ 26 Days of Paid Leave + Annual PTO Increase

+ An extra day of paid leave for every year of employment with GCyber

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Additional Leave Allowances for Military Duty, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave

+ 401(k) Matching

+ 100% Company-funded Disability Insurance

+ 90% Company-Funded Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with contributions to insurance benefits for spouses, children, and family members

+ Training and Professional Development Plans

+ Commuter Benefits Plan

+ Parking and Transportation Allowance

Equal Opportunity Employer

GCyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means you don't have to worry about whether your application process will be fair. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

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