Cybersecurity Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $199,750–$270,250 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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JOB TITLE: Cybersecurity Engineer The Cybersecurity Engineer joins the Cyber and IT Risk Management team to design, implement, and manage secure communication solutions. This role focuses on building compliant architectures for Data-at-Rest and Data-in-Transit using layered commercial products that meet NSA's Commercial Solutions for Classified standards. The engineer will develop system design plans, configuration baselines, and compliance reports while conducting risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to remediate security gaps. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting technical challenges and ensuring systems meet operational requirements for classified communications. Required expertise includes cybersecurity compliance, policy, and strategies, alongside deep knowledge of secure system engineering and communication protocols. Candidates must possess a Top Secret clearance and demonstrate hands-on experience with CSfC capability packages to solve complex data security problems within a government and defense context.

Skills

CSfC Data-at-Rest (DAR) Data-in-Transit (DiT) Secure System Engineering Communication Protocols Risk Assessment Vulnerability Analysis Cybersecurity Compliance Cybersecurity Policy Cybersecurity Strategies Security+ SSCP CySA+ PenTest+ CASP+ GCIH CISSP GSLC

What you'll do

Design, implement, and manage secure communications solutions based on CSfC standards.
Develop and maintain compliant architectures for Data-at-Rest and Data-in-Transit.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to CSfC implementations.
Create technical documentation including system design plans, configuration baselines, and compliance reports.
Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and remediate security gaps.
Monitor emerging cybersecurity technologies and CSfC updates to improve system compliance.

What we're looking for

US Citizenship is required.
Must currently possess a Top Secret security clearance.
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Must possess a valid US Passport.
Must be DoD 8140 IAT II compliant.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (experience may be substituted).
10+ years of related experience.
7+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, including 3+ years of hands-on experience with CSfC capability packages.
Expertise in secure system engineering, communication protocols, and NSA's CSfC program guidelines.
Security+, SSCP, CySA+, PenTest+, CASP+, GCIH, CISSP, or GSLC certifications (preferred).

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