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$187k
versus about
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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
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on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$124,093–$150,385
across 984 roles with salary data.
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, you will join the cyber and IT risk management team to protect mission-critical Department of Defense systems. You will serve as a technical authority leading security design, risk assessments, and authorization strategies while mentoring junior engineers. Your daily responsibilities include managing the lifecycle of RMF documentation, ensuring continuous compliance, and implementing advanced cybersecurity controls. You will develop and operationalize innovative capabilities using artificial intelligence and machine learning for threat detection, anomaly identification, and automated vulnerability remediation. The role requires proficiency in tools such as ACAS, Splunk, HBSS, and eMASS. You will also manage vulnerability scanning, system hardening, and configuration management to ensure resilience against evolving threats. This position addresses the complex challenge of securing high-impact defense environments through proactive security measures and rigorous accreditation processes within a mission-driven framework.
Red Hat
Linux
Splunk
Tenable
Trellix
Teramind
Active Directory
Group Policy
RMF
SIEM
Vulnerability Management
Endpoint Security
Insider Threat
STIG
Incident Response