This role pays less than
69%
of similar roles. Most pay
$126,200–$175,826
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$131k
versus about
$151k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.
General Dynamics currently has
1123 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$124,093–$150,385
across 984 roles with salary data.
As an Advanced Cybersecurity Systems Engineer, you will join a collaborative Agile team to design and implement cybersecurity capabilities for mission-critical U.S. Navy systems. You will be responsible for translating customer needs and security controls into verifiable system requirements while maintaining traceability throughout the engineering lifecycle. Your daily work involves conducting threat analyses, performing risk assessments, and developing accreditation documentation to ensure system resilience against evolving threats. The role requires expertise in systems engineering principles, technical writing, and proficiency with Microsoft Office products. You will apply knowledge of access control, auditing, network security, intrusion prevention, and encryption while navigating frameworks such as ICD 503, NIST SP 800-53, JSIG, or the DoD 8500 series. This position focuses on solving critical defense challenges by ensuring the security and accreditation of vital naval infrastructure.
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