Secure Enclave System Engineering Lead

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
McLean, VA
Salary
$170,000–$230,000 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

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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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TL;DR · Secure Enclave System Engineering Lead

The Secure Enclave System Engineering Lead serves as a subject matter expert within the IT infrastructure and operations team to architect, secure, and sustain a classified workstation enclave. This role involves leading the engineering, operations, and maintenance of the environment while managing software and hardware license management and day-to-day team activities. The individual will collaborate with government stakeholders to implement secure solutions, manage risk, and drive improvements in system performance. Key responsibilities include maintaining the Continuous Monitoring program, updating System Security Plans, and overseeing change management, vulnerability management, and incident response. To succeed, the candidate must possess expertise in RMF, NIST 800-53, and ConMon practices while managing technical teams. The role addresses the critical need for a compliant, highly available, and secure environment for classified workstation systems within a federal cybersecurity framework.

What you'll do

  • Lead the architecture, engineering, and operations of a classified workstation enclave.
  • Manage day-to-day team operations including software/hardware license management and project milestones.
  • Ensure system compliance with RMF, NIST 800-53, and Continuous Monitoring requirements.
  • Maintain the System Security Plan (SSP) and all associated security control documentation.
  • Oversee vulnerability management, change management, and incident response procedures.
  • Provide technical expertise for enclave build, configuration, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Prepare and deliver technical briefings, test plans, and product recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Lead annual security attestation preparation and execution for the customer.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
  • Must have at least 15 years of related experience.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must currently possess an active Top Secret security clearance.
  • Must be DoD 8140 / 8570.01-M compliant, such as Security+ or equivalent.
  • Must have expertise in RMF, NIST 800-53, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) practices.
  • Must have experience managing engineering activities for cyber-compliant DoW system environments.
  • US Citizenship.

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