This role pays more than
62%
of similar roles. Most pay
$150,000–$210,625
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$195k
versus about
$180k
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.
Chief Technology Engineer / Technical Advisor - Active Top Secret required serves as a trusted advisor to senior customer leadership, aligning lifecycle IT strategy with organizational goals. This role requires the ability to operate independently at both strategic and technical levels, performing hands-on engineering work to validate approaches, reduce risk, and accelerate decision-making while conveying proof-of-value benefits to leadership. The position involves developing scalable and secure enterprise architecture frameworks, evaluating and piloting innovative solutions, managing technical debt, and leading modernization efforts. Key responsibilities include ensuring systems integration, data security, and regulatory compliance while mentoring technical teams. Required skills include expertise in enterprise architecture, IT systems administration, and technology strategy. Preferred qualifications include Azure or AWS Solution Architect certifications, CISSP or CSSIP certifications, and Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator credentials to support complex government, defense, and intelligence projects.
Enterprise Architecture
Hybrid Architecture
Azure
AWS
Windows Server
CISSP
CSSIP
Systems Integration
Security
Compliance
Modernization
Root Cause Analysis
proof-of-concept
Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
Group Policy
DNS
DHCP
Windows Server
PowerShell
Hybrid Identity
Identity and Access Management
Authorization Protocols
Systems Engineering
Configuration Management
Automation
Scripting
AWS
Zero Trust
VMware
Microsoft 365
Python
Perl
Shell
Splunk
IBM QRadar
Elastic
Linux
Windows
MacOS
NIST SP 800 53
RMF
IDS/IPS
API Security
Cross Domain Solutions
Container Security