Cyber Security Engineer

General Dynamics

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Salary
$112,924–$125,275 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $173k
This role $119k
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This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $142,400–$203,031 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $119k versus about $173k for comparable roles.

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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.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Cyber Security Engineer

As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will serve as the Portfolio Cybersecurity Lead for Fleet Ballistic Missile Auxiliary and Training Systems. You will coordinate daily cybersecurity systems engineering across a portfolio of simulation, test, training, and support systems for Ohio-class and Columbia-class submarines. Your role involves translating policy into actionable requirements, performing security analyses, hardening networks, and managing Risk Management Framework lifecycles to ensure cybersecurity is integrated into the development cycle. You will lead and mentor engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve vulnerabilities. Key technical competencies include experience with NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, and 800-160 standards, as well as proficiency in Linux, Windows, and networked systems. You will utilize tools like IBM DOORS and eMASS to manage documentation, ensure compliance, and secure mission-critical fire control capabilities within complex lab environments.

What you'll do

  • Coordinate day-to-day cybersecurity systems engineering for a portfolio of simulation, test, training, and support systems.
  • Translate cybersecurity policies and risk decisions into actionable system requirements, designs, configurations, and test plans.
  • Manage the Risk Management Framework lifecycle including requirement allocation, security documentation, and authorization package support.
  • Perform technical tasks such as security analysis, network architecture design, system hardening, and vulnerability investigation.
  • Develop and execute verification methods to validate that security controls are implemented correctly.
  • Lead and mentor a team of systems engineers by delegating tasks, reviewing work products, and resolving technical issues.
  • Provide risk assessments and mitigation recommendations to internal engineering teams and external customers.
  • Produce review-ready technical documentation that connects security claims to objective evidence and test results.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related field and 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree and 3 years of experience.
  • Experience leading cybersecurity or systems security engineering across multiple systems or programs (preferred).
  • Experience applying DoD Risk Management Framework and NIST guidance (preferred).
  • Experience translating security policies into actionable engineering requirements (preferred).
  • Experience with systems engineering tools like IBM DOORS or similar platforms (preferred).
  • Relevant cybersecurity certification or DoD workforce qualification (preferred).

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