Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.

Clearance Requirements

Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities For This Position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience with applying NIST Risk Management FrameworkExperience with specific RMF overlays Strong knowledge of cyber security technology and trendsRecognizes and incorporates various security designs and lessons learnedEffective in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions as they affect the cyber design and implementationStrong ability in reporting relevant cyber systems engineering designRegular contact with senior levels of security work groupsAbility to lead security work groupsWorks under limited directionContact with project leaders and other professionals within the Engineering department and with project teamsFrequent contact with the external customers’ security professionalsExperience with FedRAMP, DoD Impact Levels, and cloud SRG and reference implementationsStrong security and administration skills in Linux and WindowsFamiliarity with cloud native environments and tools such as containers and container orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes, Rancher)Knowledge of standard DoD security tools – STIGs, ACAS / Nessus, HBSS / EPO, etc.Hands-on knowledge with Identity Management systems – Active Directory, LDAP/Kerberos, SAML, OAuth, etc.Strong knowledge of network security: DNS, TLS, firewalls, NAT, intrusion detection, etc. Software-Defined Networks (SDN) a plus.Broad understanding of security standards such as CVE, CVSS, various NIST standards, FIPS 140 and 199, etc.Experience working in a modern software development environment (Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps)Strong written and verbal communications skillsGood data analysis skills with, e.g., Word, Excel, Python, or other toolsGood communications skills: interpersonal, written, and public speaking / presentationsExperience with doc-as-code, markdown, ansible and test automation frameworksRequires TS//SCI Clearance

Target salary range: USD $142,601.00/Yr. - USD $158,198.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Company Overview

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran