Cybersecurity Engineer Principal

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
Salary: $187,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted: 125 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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The Cybersecurity Engineer Principal will join the team to support the Defense Stockpile Management Support contract. This role involves communicating information technology security value to stakeholders, advising leadership on cybersecurity posture changes, and coordinating inspections, tests, and reviews with geographically dispersed personnel. The individual will prepare standard operating procedures, oversee policy implementation, and ensure security requirements align with established baselines. Key responsibilities include delivering and architecting modernized security platforms using Splunk, Palo Alto, AWS, and Azure. The position requires expertise in Network Security, System Security, and the Risk Management Framework. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency with eMASS and possess IAM Level III certifications like CISSP, CISM, or GSLC. The work focuses on maintaining compliance and managing risk indicators within a complex defense stockpile management environment.

Skills

Network Security System Security Splunk AWS Azure Risk Management Framework (RMF) eMASS IAM CISSP CISM GSLC Cybersecurity Metrics Security Baselines

What you'll do

Deliver and architect modernized cybersecurity platforms including Splunk, Palo Alto, and cloud-based security platforms like AWS and Azure.
Prepare and maintain plans, instructions, and standard operating procedures for the security of the operational environment.
Oversee policy standards and implementation strategies to ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and security baselines.
Coordinate and execute cybersecurity inspections, tests, and reviews with geographically dispersed personnel.
Provide status reports to stakeholders regarding cybersecurity metrics, key risk indicators, trending, and compliance.
Advise leadership on changes affecting the organization's cybersecurity posture and risk levels.
Communicate security and compliance issues to government leaders and cybersecurity staff in an effective manner.

What we're looking for

U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Must have 8+ years of related experience.
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Must have IAM Level III Certification (CISSP, CISM, or GSLC).
Must have experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Must have experience with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
Must have comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity principles, methods, and techniques.

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