This role pays less than
98%
of similar roles. Most pay
$125,975–$173,151
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$82k
versus about
$150k
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
1231 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$120,350–$150,385
across 1058 roles with salary data.
The Cybersecurity Systems Engineer - Entry Level joins a collaborative Agile team to design and implement cybersecurity capabilities for mission-critical U.S. Navy systems. This role involves translating customer needs and security controls into verifiable system requirements while maintaining traceability throughout the engineering lifecycle. The engineer will conduct threat analyses, perform risk assessments, and develop accreditation documentation to ensure the security and resilience of defense systems. Key responsibilities include analyzing existing engineering documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and communicating technical findings to diverse audiences. Candidates should possess skills in systems engineering principles, requirement management, and technical writing. Relevant domain knowledge includes familiarity with access control, network security, encryption, and standards such as NIST SP 800-53, ICD 503, JSIG, or the DoD 8500 series. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products is also required to support accreditation activities.
RMF
ACAS
STIG
eMASS
DevSecOps
Linux
Windows
Firewalls
Intrusion Prevention Systems
Network Engineering
zero-trust
Big Data Analytics
NIPR
SIPR
CCNA
Cybersecurity Policy
Risk Management
Cybersecurity
Network Security
Vulnerability Assessment
Big Data Analytics
Information Assurance
Security+
Event Correlation
Cyber Defense
IAM
IAT
IASAE