Description
GDIT is seeking an Offensive Cyber Director who will lead a diverse set of programs and investments focused on delivering advanced cyber capabilities in support of national security, mission operations, and emerging customer requirements.
This role oversees the full lifecycle of offensive cyber capability development, integration, delivery, scaling, and sustainment, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, operational needs, and compliance frameworks.
The successful candidate will report to the Vice President, Full Spectrum Cyber (CTO).
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide effective leadership and direction for a multi-program offensive cyber portfolio, including R&D, capability development, operational support, and rapid prototyping efforts.
- Manage scope, cost, schedule, and performance across all programs, ensuring execution excellence and alignment with customer mission priorities.
- Serve as a senior point of contact for government stakeholders, fostering trusted relationships, understanding mission needs, and shaping future opportunities.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, operators, analysts, and subcontractors to deliver high-impact cyber capabilities.
- Oversee risk management, resource allocation, staffing plans, and budget forecasting for the portfolio.
- Drive the development of program roadmaps that incorporate technical milestones, capability enhancements, and long-term growth strategies.
- Ensure adherence to all security, legal, and compliance requirements associated with offensive cyber programs.
- Support capture, proposal, and business development activities, including shaping customer requirements and developing executable program plans.
- Facilitate collaboration with internal technical leads to align capability development with enterprise architecture, tooling strategies, and innovation initiatives.
- Track and report program health, mission impact, technical performance, and financial status to senior leadership.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering or related field required.
- 8+ years of experience managing complex cyber, IT, defense, or technology programs, with at least 3+ years in offensive or cyber operations–related domains.
- Strong understanding of cyber operations, vulnerability research, exploit development, tooling pipelines, and mission execution workflows.
- Proven ability to lead technical teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
- Demonstrated success managing budgets, schedules, risk, and customer relationships on large or multiple concurrent programs.
- Experience working with U.S. Government offensive cyber organizations or mission partners.
- Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, and rapid capability deployment models.
- Experience with classified program management, secure facility operations, and special program requirements.
- TS/SCI with POLY clearance required.
- US citizenship required.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401K with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.